subs. (old).—1. A gaoler; a DUBSMAN (q.v.).
1721–2. R. WOODROW, The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, ii., 636. The GOOD MAN (jailor) of the tolbooth, came to him in his chamber, and told him he might have his life if he would sign the petition.
2. (colloquial).—The devil. For synonyms, see SKIPPER.
