Meaning of Quod | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A quadrangle or court, as of a prison; a prison.
   countable
2. Confinement in a prison.
   Australia, slang, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“1863, Punch, quoted in 1995, Seán McConville, English Local Prisons, 1860-1900: Next Only to Death, page 69, […] not the poorer classes merely, but the rich will be desirous to enjoy⟳ the mingled luxury and comfort of a gaol: and we shall hear⟳ of blasé Swells become⟳ burglars and garotters as a prelude to a prison, and, instead of taking tours for restoration of their health, recruiting it more cheaply by a residence in quod.”

“[…]and declined their escort, desiring to be conducted to “quod” by the gallant South Australian police,[…].”

“From 1855-1903 a chapel was built, the boat shed⟳ and holding cell constructed, Government House was constructed as a summer residence for the Governor and the Quod (slang for prison) was constructed.”

“Pity McNamara′s still doing his stretch⟳ in the quod, but he′ll be out soon.”

“c. 1894, Acquaintance of Norman Lindsay, quoted in 2005, James Cockington, Banned: Tales From the Bizarre History of Australian Obscenity, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, paperback →ISBN, page 7, I don′t suppose⟳ you'll get⟳ more than a couple of months′ quod for them.”

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