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lifer

The correct spelling is lifer.

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noun

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The correct spelling is lifer. A prisoner sentenced to life in prison.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A prisoner sentenced to life in prison.
  2. 2.A prisoner sentenced to transportation for life.
  3. 3.A person with a singular career path, especially in the military.
  4. 4.A bird species seen for the first time by a birder who is keeping a list of all the species he or she has ever seen.

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