| Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922. |
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| Class V. Words Releasing to the Voluntary Powers | | Division (II) Intersocial Volition | | Section I. General Intersocial Volition |
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| 754. Prisoner. |
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| NOUN: | PRISONER, convict, captive, détenu [F.], collegian [slang, Eng.], close prisoner.
JAILBIRD or gaolbird, ticket-of-leave man [Brit.], chevronné [F.].
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| VERB: | stand committed; be imprisoned [See Restraint].
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| ADJECTIVE: | IMPRISONED [See Restraint]; in prison, in quod [slang], in durance vile, in limbo, in custody, in charge, in chains; behind bars; under lock and key, under hatches.
on parole.
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| QUOTATION: | Dweller in yon dungeon dark.—Burns |
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