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jailer

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/kɐɾsɨˈɾɐjɾu/car·ce·rei·ro

Definition

1

A person in charge of guarding and supervising a jail.

Usage examples

The jailer locked the cell door.
The old jailer was known for his strictness.

Common combinations

chief jailerjailer's dutiesprison jailer