Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
gaol | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Australian spelling | Yes | No | No | No |
gaol (noun) | Australian spelling (noun) |
---|---|
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) | English orthography used in Australia (characterized by 'analyse', 'centre', 'usable') |
gaol (verb) | Australian spelling (verb) |
---|---|
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail |