Oubliette Oubliette

Oubliette - Definition and Overview

An oubliette was a form of dungeon which was accessible only from a hatch in a high ceiling. To exit an oubliette was impossible under any circumstances, without outside help. The word comes from the French oublier, "to forget," as it was used for prisoners whom it was desired to forget about.

Example Usage of Oubliette

PissingKittens: first day at the Oubliette today, hope I don't miss The Guardian...
siriusblack4: I feel like I live my life in an Oubliette! Sorry for being lame but I want to stop crying and stop other things that aren't healthy.
PissingKittens: is now part of The Oubliette :)
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