Gaol
Gaol noun - A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
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Key
Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.
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Great Escape: A minor one based on Real Life allowing De Valera to escape by using a wax mold of the prison key from Lincoln Gaol in London (now HMP Lincoln).
Source: Film / Michael Collins
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