Spanish prisoner en · NOUN
Meanings
- Somebody posing as a wealthy person of high status who has been imprisoned under a false identity; part of a confidence trick in which the mark is encouraged to give money to secure the release of the prisoner, who will then be in a position to give a reward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish prisoners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |