English word prisoner comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) prisonier (Prisoner.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| prisonier | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Prisoner. |
| prisoner | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | One who imprisons (others); a jailer Prisoner. |
| prisoner | English (eng) | A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.. Any person held against their will. |