Definition of "prisoned" [prisoned]

• Simple past tense and past participle of prison. (verb)

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• "So they beat drums and cymbals and, doffing the weed of mourning, they donned the gay garb of gladness and decorated the streets and markets; whilst the folk vied with one another who should be the first to give the King joy, and the King proclaimed a general pardon and opening the prisons, released those who were therein prisoned."
• ""Nay, Melissa -- hear me!" he cried, and, forgetful of friar and gaping outlaws, he clasped her fast 'prisoned 'gainst his heart."
• "~take the prisoned soul~, _i. e._ would take the soul prisoner; 'prisoned' being used proleptically."