from the plural of journal ‘amount of plough-work that can be done in one day’ (from jour 'day day's work'). Compare Jersey Norman French journalyi ‘day-labourer’.
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What is the origin of the name Journeaux?
from the plural of journal ‘amount of plough-work that can be done in one day’ (from jour 'day day's work'). Compare Jersey Norman French journalyi ‘day-labourer’.