(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), Syn.slammer, jailhouse, gaol, pokey, clink, poky
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{ } n. [ Cf. G. schlampe, schlamp, dim. schlämpchen; schlampen to dangle, to be slovenly in one's dress. ] A slut; a slatternly woman. [ Obs. or Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]