Cellhouse

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of the buildings in a prison that contains cells for the inmates; cellblock.

    "Such doorman will work at all times under the direct supervision of the cellhouse keeper and, during his tour of duty, will be responsible for the count of all inmates leaving or entering the cellhouse and for the security of the cellhouse door."

Example

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"Such doorman will work at all times under the direct supervision of the cellhouse keeper and, during his tour of duty, will be responsible for the count of all inmates leaving or entering the cellhouse and for the security of the cellhouse door."

Etymology

From cell + house.

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