gaolbird
Translation
jailbird, habitual criminal, convict
Examples
He was a known gaolbird in the town.
He was a known jailbird in the town.
Grammar Patterns
a jailbird a habitual criminal He was a known jailbird in the town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jailbird, convict, inmate
Etymology
A compound of 'gaol' (the British spelling of jail) and 'bird'. The American equivalent is 'jailbird'.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who is caged like a 'bird' in a 'gaol' (jail). It's an old-fashioned term for a career criminal.