noun
- plural of jailor; people who are in charge of a jail and its prisoners
Usage: alternative spelling of ‘jailers’
Examples
- The jailors conducted their evening rounds at nine o’clock.
- Medieval jailors were often harsh and cruel to their prisoners.
- The new jailors received extensive training in prisoner management.
- Several jailors were needed to supervise the large prison population.
- The jailors carried heavy keys to unlock the cell doors.
- Experienced jailors knew how to maintain order in the facility.