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confiner.

One who, or that which, limits or restrains.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One who, or that which, limits or restrains.

Where this word comes from

From confine (verb) + -er.

noun
  1. A person who lives on the confines, boundary or edge; a neighbour.

    obsolete
  2. A person who lives within the confines; an inhabitant.

    obsolete
  3. A prisoner incarcerated for a set term.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From confine (noun) + -er.

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