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- noun Alternative spelling of
jailkeeper .
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Examples
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Tell him to get as many blankets as that will buy, and see they're taken to the gaolkeeper at the Tolbooth.
Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992
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At the end of a few days, he made his usual round, and whilst one of my friends occupied his attention, under pretext of examining his food, I disguised myself hastily, and presented myself at the door, which the gaolkeeper, taking off his cap, opened, and I went out into the street.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 347, December 20, 1828 Various
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But the gaolkeeper, one Caleb Ray, was a relation of Bradish, and allowed him to escape.
The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers Philip Gosse 1919
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Rangers 'gaolkeeper Neil Alexander saves the ball during a training session, at Murray Park, Glasgow, Scotland Thursday May 8, 2008.
WN.com - Articles related to Nigeria striker Martins joins Russian champions 2010
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And the on-loan Shresbury striker calmly rounded gaolkeeper James Bittner and fired home left-footed for his 12th Oxford goal of the season.
QPR REPORT 2009
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And the on-loan Shresbury striker calmly rounded gaolkeeper James Bittner and fired home left-footed for his 12th Oxford goal of the season.
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