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gaol

 (n): a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
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2 months ago sionnach said:

Fat lady singing in gaol? I'm guessing it's "Il Trovatore"!

In yon gloomy tow-ow-er
Stern Death now is Caw-aw-ling ....

Home to our mou-hount-ains
let us ret-uh--huh-urn
There in my you-ung days...

Of thee-ee, I'ill thi-ink o-of thee, love,
Yes I-i wi-ill thi-ink o-of thee, love,
I'll think of thee, love
I'll think of thee, love....

2 months ago plethora said:

Such a shame. gaol is a much better word than jail.

2 months ago bilby said:

The Fat Lady is singing.

2 months ago kewpid said:

I do believe that "gaol" has lost the war against "jail" in the Australian media.

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