The prisoner
Example: The prisoner escaped from the old castle last night.
Definition
"The prisoner" refers to a person who is confined or kept in custody, typically as a result of being accused or convicted of a crime. In historical contexts, the prisoner may be held in a jail, prison, or other detention facility, often under strict supervision.
Etymology
The term "the prisoner" originates from the Old French word 'prisounier,' which itself comes from the Latin 'prehendere,' meaning 'to seize or grasp.' Did you know that the word reflects the act of being physically captured or held, which is central to the concept of imprisonment throughout history?
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"The prisoner" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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