Definition of Gaelic
1 : of or relating to the Gaels and especially the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland
2 : of, relating to, or constituting the Goidelic speech of the Celts in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Scottish Highlands
Gaelic
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Origin and Etymology of gaelic
Scottish Gaelic Gàidhlig the Scottish Gaelic language, from Gàidheal Gael
First Known Use: 1741
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GAELIC Defined for English Language Learners
Gaelic
playDefinition of Gaelic for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the Celtic people of Scotland and Ireland
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: of or relating to the Celtic language of Scotland and Ireland
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