gallowglass

gal·low·glass

noun \ˈga-lō-ˌglas\

Definition of GALLOWGLASS

1

: a mercenary or retainer of an Irish chief

2

: an armed Irish foot soldier

Origin of GALLOWGLASS

modification of Irish gallóglach, from gall foreigner + óglach young man, warrior

First Known Use: circa 1515

Rhymes with GALLOWGLASS

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