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Definition of Jailed
1. Adjective. Being in captivity.
Similar to: Unfree
Derivative terms: Captive, Captive, Captive, Captivity, Captivity
Definition of Jailed
1. Verb. (past of jail) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jailed
1. jail [v] - See also: jail
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jailed
Literary usage of Jailed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Law of Suretyship and Guaranty as Administered by Courts of Countries by George Washington Brandt (1905)
"... were held not liable at the suit of an individual who was fined and jailed
six hours for refusing to disclose the names of witnesses in another case, ..."
2. Roads of Adventure by Ralph Delahaye Paine (1922)
"XXVIII jailed WITH EVERY COURTESY Louis SEIBOLD and Ralph Paine had begun to
discuss attempting to reach ..."
3. Prison Life in Dixie: Giving a Short History of the Inhuman and Barbarous by Sergeant Oats (1999)
"jailed. We put on the socks. I told the woman I would never forget her kindness,
and so far I have kept my promise. That was October 20th, l864—just sixteen ..."
4. London; Being an Accurate History and Description of the British Metropolis by David Hughson (1808)
"... Spa was rented by several adventurers, who all jailed, and the premises have
been converted to other purposes. ..."
5. Horgan's Half-tone and Photomechanical Processes by Stephen Henry Horgan (1913)
"... MAY BE jailed OR FINED FOR THESE REASONS. WHEN IS A PICTURE UNFIT FOR PUBLICATION?
" This question was lately brought to a practical issue in New York, ..."
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