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I dropped out in the first semester of 9th grade and even I know the word gaol, because I read books written before last year.
by PostOnce 2y ago
I dropped out in the first semester of 9th grade and even I know the word gaol, because I read books written before last year.
- otteromkram 2y agoYes, but how often do you use it in your vernacular? Since that's the topic being discussed, then first portion of your statement wasn't necessary.
- t-3 2y agoIt's the same word, just an alternate spelling which is now defunct.
- recursive 2y agoI graduated from high school and even got a bachelor's degree. I've read several books written before last year, and have talked to dozens of people. I've never heard or seen the word gaol. And if I had, I'd probably assume it was "goal" misspelled. I make no assertions of being particularly smart or literate, but only typical.
- beowulfey 2y agoKnowing the word exists is a different thing than using it in daily speech. I, and I'm sure most people, would be very surprised to hear there are populations of the USA where "gaol" is used regularly.