GAELIC

Celtic, Gaelic

(adjective) relating to or characteristic of the Celts

Gaelic, Goidelic, Erse

(noun) any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Gael"ic, a. Etym: [Gael. GĂ idhealach, Gaelach, from GĂ idheal, Gael, a Scotch Highlander.] (Ethnol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Gael, esp. to the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland; as, the Gaelic language.

Gael"ic, n. Etym: [Gael. Gaelig, GĂ ilig.]

Definition: The language of the Gaels, esp. of the Highlanders of Scotland. It is a branch of the Celtic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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