slammer

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noun place for incarceration

noun. penal institution

noun. jail

noun. entrance to room, building

noun. movable barrier at entrance

noun. movable barrier at entrance

noun. place for incarceration

"jail, prison," 1952, perhaps from earlier U.S. slang sense of "door" (by 1943), agent noun from slam (v.). As "one who slams," from 1892.

Of Dr. Slammer also we have only a sketch, and that of the slightest character.

The officers—like Dr. Slammer, all the figures—fat boy included—were drawn from this stage of his life.

As it was, Slammer stumped off in anger, leaving the Pickwickians to enjoy the evening in their own way.

Doctor Slammer was old; Jingle was young, and the lady felt flattered.

At that moment Doctor Slammer saw that the man he faced was not the one who had insulted him at the ball.

Doctor Slammer's friend bowed, and produced a case similar to that which Mr. Snodgrass carried.

Doctor Slammer and his friends repaired to the barracks, and Mr. Winkle, accompanied by Mr. Snodgrass, returned to their inn.

Then we may ask the question, why was not Dr. Slammer in uniform—always required in presence of a commander?