baron
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Meaning · English
A prisoner who gains power and influence by lending or selling goods such as tobacco.
Register: slang
Examples
The first thing a baron does is to accumulate a supply of tobacco. He spends every penny he can earn on laying it in […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “baron” mean?
A prisoner who gains power and influence by lending or selling goods such as tobacco.
Is “baron” formal or informal?
baron is generally slang.