Bouyei

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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jael

  1. far

Welsh

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English jail.

Noun

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jael m (plural jaels, not mutable)

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

Further reading

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  • 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