jael

Bouyei

Etymology

From Proto-Tai *k.lajᴬ (“far”). Cognate with Thai ไกล (glai), Lao ໄກ (kai), Lü ᦺᦂ (k̇ay), Shan ၵႆ (kǎi), Tai Nüa ᥐᥭᥴ (káy), Ahom 𑜀𑜩 (kay), Zhuang gyae.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɐɯ˨˦/

Adjective

jael

  1. far

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • jêl

Etymology

Borrowed from English jail.

Noun

jael m (plural jaels, not mutable)

  1. (South Wales, familiar) jail
    Synonym: carchar

Further reading
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “jael”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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