Prison/jail

Posted by SR on March 10, 2004

In Reply to: Prison/jail posted by Bruce Kahl on March 10, 2004

: : : : While there are many names for prison and jail here in the US and Britain, their reference origin is vague. Can anyone help out here or even add to the list?
: : : in the joint
: : : in the brig
: : : in the calaboose
: : : in the hoosekow (sp)
: : : in the big house
: : : up the river
: : : in the slammer
: : : put away

: : : Any and all input would be appreciated.

: : doing time

: stir
: pokie
: in the tank
: in the can
: clink

: I appreciate the additions but can you help with the origins also?

• Prison/jail ESC 10/March/04
  • Guests of the state ESC 10/March/04
    • Guests of the state Bruce Kahl 11/March/04
      • Sentanced to transportation Ward Fredericks 11/March/04
        • Sentenced to transportation ESC 11/March/04
          • Sentenced to transportation SR 11/March/04
            • Gaol Lewis 11/March/04
              • Gaol and Jug James Briggs 11/March/04
                • Gaol and Jug ESC 11/March/04
                  • Precocious? Lewis 11/March/04
                    • Precocious? ESC 11/March/04
                      • Rural life, adaptation and 'hoosekow or gow' Lotg 12/March/04