Stoney Lonesome

Slang term for prison, dating back to the early twentieth century. Can be found in John O'hara's "Appointment in Samarra".

A man can lose his hopes, and his mind, inside the walls of the Stoney Lonesome.

by Julian English January 29, 2005

Stoney Lonesome

San Quentin prison

I can see the bay through my cell bars at stoney lonesome.

by Starpowerx10 April 18, 2023