Gaol dream meaning is explained below using 2 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

If you dream of being confined in a gaol, you will be prevented from carrying forward some profitable work by the intervention of envious people; but if you escape from the gaol, you will enjoy a season of favorable business.

See Jail.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

An obstacle dream.

If you are released, it shows great good fortune, for disgrace, in any form, in a dream is an omen of contrary, so there is a large element of success in spite of your present difficulties.

Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous