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turnkey

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turn·key  (tûrnk)
n. pl. turn·keys
The keeper of the keys in a prison; a jailer.
adj.
1. Supplied, installed, or purchased in a condition ready for immediate use, occupation, or operation: a turnkey computer system; a turnkey housing project.
2. Of or relating to something supplied, installed, or purchased in this manner: a turnkey agreement.
turnkey
Noun
Old-fashioned a jailer
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.turnkeyturnkey - someone who guards prisoners
gaoler, jailer, jailor, prison guard, screw
keeper - someone in charge of other people; "am I my brother's keeper?"
law officer, lawman, peace officer - an officer of the law
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He brought in a portmanteau with him, which he doubted its being worth while to unpack; he was so perfectly clear--like all the rest of them, the turnkey on the lock said--that he was going out again directly.
Little Dorrit by Dickens, Charles View in context
This turnkey had given him to understand that he was lodged, like some few others in the jail, apart from the mass of prisoners; because he was not supposed to be utterly depraved and irreclaimable, and had never occupied apartments in that mansion before.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
" cried Wemmick, suddenly hitting out at the turnkey in a facetious way, "you're dumb as one of your own keys when you have to do with my principal, you know you are.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
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