(1):
(n.) A place where persons are confined, or restrained of personal liberty; hence, a place or state o/ confinement, restraint, or safe custody.
(2):
(n.) Specifically, a building for the safe custody or confinement of criminals and others committed by lawful authority.
(3):
(v. t.) To imprison; to shut up in, or as in, a prison; to confine; to restrain from liberty.
(4):
(v. t.) To bind (together); to enchain.
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