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jailbird

Pronunciation:  'jeyl`burd

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 Definition: [n]  a person serving a prison sentence
 
 Synonyms: con, convict, gaolbird, inmate
 
 See Also: captive, lifer, prisoner

 

 

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 Related Terms: betrayer, cageling, captive, chain gang, con, convict, criminal, crook, deceiver, desperado, desperate criminal, detenu, double-dealer, ex-convict, felon, fugitive, gallows bird, gangster, gaolbird, internee, Judas, lag, lawbreaker, lifer, loser, mobster, outlaw, parolee, political prisoner, POW, prisoner, prisoner of war, public enemy, quisling, racketeer, scofflaw, stir bird, swindler, thief, thug, ticket-of-leave man, ticket-of-leaver, traitor, trusty, two-timer
 

 

 

 

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