What does gaoler mean?

n. A person who works as a guard in a prison, responsible for the security and control of prisoners.

gaoler

🇺🇸 /ˈdʒeɪlər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdʒeɪlə(r)/

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noun

A person who works as a guard in a prison, responsible for the security and control of prisoners.

The gaoler checked the cells every hour to ensure everything was in order.

A person who works as a guard in a prison, responsible for the security and control of prisoners.

Plural gaolers