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American English to British English: Letter J

 

Jack (cards) Knave (cards)
Jack Socket
Jail Gaol
Janitor Caretaker
Jell-O TM Jelly
Jelly Jam
Jelly roll Swiss roll/jam roll
Jeopardize Jeopardise
Jeweler Jeweller
Jewelry Jewellery

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Jibe Gybe
John Doe Joe Bloggs
Jr. Jnr.
Judgment Judgement
Judgmental Judgemental
Jump rope Skipping rope
Jumper cables Jump leads
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