jailer
Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/
The English word “jailer” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English gayoler, gayler, jayler, from Old French jaiolier, gaiolier, from jaiole. By surface analysis, jail + -er.
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