Gael

noun

1
: a Scottish Highlander
2
: a Celtic especially Gaelic-speaking inhabitant of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man
Gaeldom noun

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic Gàidheal & Irish Gaedheal

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gael was in 1684

Dictionary Entries Near Gael

Cite this Entry

“Gael.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gael. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Gael

noun
1
: a Scottish Highlander
2
: a Celtic especially Gaelic-speaking person born or living in Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man
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