IMPRISON


Meaning of IMPRISON in English

v.

Pronunciation: im- ' pri-z ə n

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French emprisoner, from en- + prison prison

Date: 14th century

: to put in or as if in prison : CONFINE

– im · pris · on · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun

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