How Do You Spell GAOL?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "gaol" (IPA: /dʒeɪl/) is a spelling variation of "jail" commonly used in British English. The pronunciation is identical to "jail," but the spelling reflects the word's etymology. "Gaol" derives from the Old French word "gaole," which in turn comes from Latin "caveola," meaning "little cage." Although "jail" is the preferred spelling in American English, "gaol" is still used in some Commonwealth countries, such as the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

GAOL Meaning and Definition

  1. Gaol is a noun that signifies a place of confinement and legal detention, commonly used for the imprisonment of potential criminals or convicted offenders. It refers to a secure and designated building or institution where individuals are held under lawful authority, often awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

    Historically, the term "gaol" originated from Middle English and Old French, and it is still used in British English, particularly pertaining to the traditional or archaic usage in legal contexts. The word is synonymous with "jail," which is more commonly used in American English, and essentially carries the same meaning.

    A gaol typically comprises cells or prison units that accommodate and isolate prisoners, ensuring their confinement and security. It is administered and managed by correctional staff who oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility and ensure the welfare of those in custody. In addition, gaols may also contain facilities for visits, medical care, and other essential services required for the well-being of the incarcerated individuals.

    The primary purpose of a gaol is to maintain social order and safety by serving as a means of punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation of offenders who have violated the law. Its existence is rooted in the principles of criminal justice, aiming to protect society from potential harm caused by those individuals who have committed criminal acts.

  2. • Often written jail, a place of confinement for debtors and criminals; a prison.
    • To confine in a prison.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GAOL

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Etymology of GAOL

The word "gaol" has its etymology in Old North French. It was derived from the Late Latin word "gabiola", which itself evolved from the Latin word "caveola", meaning "small cage" or "little enclosure". The term was first introduced into English during the 13th century. Over time, the spelling shifted from "gaiol" to "gayhol" before settling into its current spelling, "gaol". Ultimately, the word "gaol" came to be used to refer to a place of confinement or imprisonment. In contemporary English, "gaol" is primarily used in British English, while "jail" is more commonly used in American English. Both words have the same origin and meaning.

Similar spelling words for GAOL

Plural form of GAOL is GAOLS

Conjugate verb Gaol

CONDITIONAL

I would gaol
you would gaol
he/she/it would gaol
we would gaol
they would gaol

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be gaoling
you would be gaoling
he/she/it would be gaoling
we would be gaoling
they would be gaoling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have gaol
you would have gaol
he/she/it would have gaol
we would have gaol
they would have gaol

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been gaoling
you would have been gaoling
he/she/it would have been gaoling
we would have been gaoling
they would have been gaoling

FUTURE

I will gaol
you will gaol
he/she/it will gaol
we will gaol
they will gaol

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be gaoling
you will be gaoling
he/she/it will be gaoling
we will be gaoling
they will be gaoling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gaoled
you will have gaoled
he/she/it will have gaoled
we will have gaoled
they will have gaoled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been gaoling
you will have been gaoling
he/she/it will have been gaoling
we will have been gaoling
they will have been gaoling

IMPERATIVE

you gaol
we let´s gaol

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to gaol

PAST

I gaoled
you gaoled
he/she/it gaoled
we gaoled
they gaoled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was gaoling
you were gaoling
he/she/it was gaoling
we were gaoling
they were gaoling

PAST PARTICIPLE

gaoled

PAST PERFECT

I had gaoled
you had gaoled
he/she/it had gaoled
we had gaoled
they had gaoled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been gaoling
you had been gaoling
he/she/it had been gaoling
we had been gaoling
they had been gaoling

PRESENT

I gaol
you gaol
he/she/it gaols
we gaol
they gaol

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am gaoling
you are gaoling
he/she/it is gaoling
we are gaoling
they are gaoling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

gaoling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gaoled
you have gaoled
he/she/it has gaoled
we have gaoled
they have gaoled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been gaoling
you have been gaoling
he/she/it has been gaoling
we have been gaoling
they have been gaoling
I would have gaoled
we would have gaoled
you would have gaoled
he/she/it would have gaoled
they would have gaoled

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