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Etymology
From Proto-Tai *k.lajᴬ (“far”). Cognate with Thai ไกล (glai), Lao ໄກ (kai), Lü ᦺᦂ (k̇ay), Shan ၵႆ (kǎi), Tai Nüa ᥐᥭ (kay), Ahom 𑜀𑜩 (kay), Zhuang gyae.
Pronunciation
Adjective
jael
- far
Welsh
Etymology
Borrowed from English jail.
Noun
jael m (plural jaels, not mutable)
- (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