What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Gaoler vs Jailer - What's the difference?

gaoler | jailer |

Jailer is a alternative form of gaoler.



As nouns the difference between gaoler and jailer

is that gaoler is an archaic spelling of lang=en while jailer is one who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.

gaoler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British)

    • Anagrams

    * *

    jailer

    English

    Alternative forms

    * jailor * gaoler (obsolete) * gaolor

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.

    • Synonyms

    * corrections officer * guard * warden * warder