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Definition of Engaol
1. v. t. To put in jail; to imprison.
Definition of Engaol
1. Verb. (transitive British archaic) To imprison in a gaol. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Engaol
1. to put in gaol [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Engaol
Literary usage of Engaol
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of William Shakespeare: The Plays Ed. from the Folio of MDCXXIII by William Shakespeare (1892)
"Within my mouth you have engaol'd my tongue, Doubly portcullis'd with my teeth
and lips; And dull, unfeeling, barren ignorance Is made my gaoler to attend ..."
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