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 Definitions of jailhouse  [ˌhaʊ zɪz]  

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Definition of 'jailhouse' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) jailhouse
a jail.

Etymology:  (1805–15)

Definition of 'jailhouse' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey
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)

'jailhouse' - Nearby Entries  

jail  jail delivery  jailed  jailer  jailhouse  jailor  jain  



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