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== == I've checked on some dictionaries: it seems that the two words have an identical meaning: 1) prison 2) confinement in a prison (while 'to jail' means moreover "to put in prison"). They come from latin "cavea" (from which also comes "cage"), but in different ways: 'gaol' (originally pronunced with hard 'g') by the Anglo-Norman French 'gaole', 'jail' by the Old French 'jaiole'. Probably American English has mantained the only 'jail' as its pronunciation is far nearer to the written form of the word!!
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This was an early English term for a jail?
Gaol was an early English term for a jail. The word is still used in some English-speaking countries, such as the UK and Australia.
Does jail have a long a sound?
Yes, the word "jail" has a long "a" sound. It is pronounced like "jay-ul."
Does jail have short a vowel?
Yes, the word "jail" has a short 'a' vowel sound, as in /dʒeɪl/.
Does the word jail have a long or short vowel sound?
It has a long vowel sound.
Past participle of go?
go went gone.Jack has gone to jail.
What is the difference between a goal and a gaol?
A "goal" is something you wish to attain. A "gaol" is a jail, something I hope you don't wish to attain.
There are two ways to spell jail what are they?
Jail (American) . Gaol (British).
How is jail spelt in Australian English?
gaol
What is the name of the Oscar Wilde piece written in jail?
"The Ballad of Reading Gaol" is a poem written by Oscar Wilde while in jail.
What is a jail in England called?
A somewhat archaic way of spelling it in England is "GAOL".
What is the crossword answer for Prison?
jail, gaol, stir, pen
What does the British term gaol mean?
jail, prison, clink
What is London jail called?
Gaol
What is another word for jail that the second letter is a and the last letter is L?
jailhouse gaol clink slammer poky Gaol.
What does gaol mean?
Gaol time is simply another term for "jail time". The word gaol was used in 18th and 19th century England, and then in Australia after the British settled the country.
How do you say jail in Australia?
In Australia jail is spelt gaol which is the same as the British way of spelling it.Answer It's spelled jail in the media and by many people generally, gaol in official government documents (and on the signs outside gaols!).
What does gaol time mean?
Gaol time is simply another term for "jail time". The word gaol was used in 18th and 19th century England, and then in Australia after the British settled the country.
