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 legal or punitive action. This term often implies someone held in a jail, prison, or similar facility, sometimes under strict supervision or restraint.
Etymology
The term "the prisoner" originates from the Old French word 'prisonier,' derived from Latin 'prehendere,' meaning 'to seize or take hold.' Did you know? The word reflects the historical practice of physically capturing and confining individuals, a concept that dates back to ancient civilizations.
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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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