Etymology

jawl

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Today it means: To talk noisily, prate loudly. Full definition →

Middle English chaulen
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromchaulen
  2. English todayjawl

From Middle English chaulen, chavelen (“to indulge in idle talk, jabber”), from chavel (“jaw”).

Words from the same roots

Middle Englishchaulen all →

jow

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