noun
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Etymology
Origin of jailer
1250–1300; Middle English gaioler, jaioler, jailer < Old French jaiolier. See jail, -er 2
Example Sentences
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Freeman’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bonner, Chief Jailer Kirk Fields and the county government.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023
One of his last film roles was as a villain in the recent blockbuster Jailer, the third most successful Indian film at the box office so far this year.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023
After releasing music under the names Lizzy Grant and May Jailer, she took on the mantle of Lana Del Rey.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2019
Recently, the Boyle County Fiscal Court has been working with Jailer Barry Harmon and others to create an outpatient treatment center, hopefully to be housed at the former Red Cross building.
From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2016
Well, take good care on him, Master Jailer, now you've got him.
From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
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