Stateprison
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stateprison is a noun meaning (US, dated) A prison maintained by the state.
Meaning
(US, dated) A prison maintained by the state.
Example Sentences
On his way, under the care of the sheriff of Oswego county, to the stateprison, Lett made his escape, at the imminent peril of his life, by leaping from a railroad car while it was under full motion.
Word Forms
- stateprisons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penitentiary, prison, custody, pay-to-stay, stretch, felonry.
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