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"a person responsible for holding and managing the keys to a prison; jailer." more

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The turnkeys were responsible for the safekeeping of the keys to every cell.
During the prison break, the turnkey found himself caught in the chaos, torn between duty and survival.

Turnkey

turn-kee
nouna person responsible for holding and managing the keys to a prison; jailer.
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Last Updated On: July 1, 2024
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