jael

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Bouyei[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

jael

  1. far

Welsh[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English jail.

Noun[edit]

jael m (plural jaels, not mutable)

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

Further reading[edit]

  • 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