subs. (old).—A prison. For synonyms, see CAGE. [Cf., FAMILY-MAN.]
1857. Punch, 31 Jan., p. 49, ‘Dear Bill, This Stone-jug.’
| In a ward with one’s pals, not locked up in a cell, | |
| To an old hand like me it’s a FAMILY HOTEL. |
subs. (old).—A prison. For synonyms, see CAGE. [Cf., FAMILY-MAN.]
1857. Punch, 31 Jan., p. 49, ‘Dear Bill, This Stone-jug.’
| In a ward with one’s pals, not locked up in a cell, | |
| To an old hand like me it’s a FAMILY HOTEL. |
