jailer Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who guards prisoners
    screw; jailor; prison guard; turnkey; gaoler.

WordNet

Jail"er noun
Etymology
OE. jailer, gailer, OF. geolier, F. geôlier. See Jail.
Definitions
  1. The keeper of a jail or prison. Written also jailor, gaoler.

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