Historical Dungeons And Cells

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noun a secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling

  • The prisoner was thrown into the oubliette as punishment for his crimes.
  • They found a hidden oubliette in the old castle.
  • I heard they keep the really dangerous criminals in the oubliette.
  • Being stuck in that dead-end job felt like being trapped in an oubliette.