Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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British spelling | Yes | No | No | No |
gaol | Yes | No | Yes | No |
British spelling (noun) | gaol (noun) |
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English orthography used in the UK, Ireland and most of the Commonwealth (characterized by 'analyse', 'centre' and 'useable') | a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) |
British spelling (verb) | gaol (verb) |
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lock up or confine, in or as in a jail |