What does jailer mean?
Jailer means One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison..
Jailer
/ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison..
Example Sentences
Sometimes some of the ejected ministers preached to them privately, and now and then the jailer allowed Mr. H. to go out in the night to preach to them, and administer the Lord's Supper.
But the next morning came, and my coffee was brought by her mother; the next, and the next, by the under jailers; and Angiola continued grievously ill.
The jailer was also roused by the earthquake and came to the outer door; he was perhaps a soldier, or at least had something of Roman discipline, giving him presence of mind.
Synonyms for jailer
Antonyms for jailer
Related Words
Word Forms
- jailers
- gaoler
- gaolor
- jailor
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jailer?
Common synonyms include corrections officer, guard, screw, turnkey.
What is the opposite of jailer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use jailer in a sentence?
Sometimes some of the ejected ministers preached to them privately, and now and then the jailer allowed Mr. H. to go out in the night to preach to them, and administer the Lord's Supper.
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