jailer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

/ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jailer.wav

jailer jailers gaoler gaolor jailor

Inherited from Middle English gayoler, gayler, jayler, from Old French jaiolier, gaiolier, from jaiole. By surface analysis, jail + -er.

corrections officer guard screw turnkey warden warder

jaileress jailering jailership

underjailer

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