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Gaelic

adjective Gael·ic \ ˈgā-lik , ˈga- , ˈgä- \

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
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Gaelic

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Origin and Etymology of gaelic

Scottish Gaelic Gàidhlig the Scottish Gaelic language, from Gàidheal Gael

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GAELIC Defined for English Language Learners

Gaelic

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Definition of Gaelic for English Language Learners

  • : of or relating to the Celtic people of Scotland and Ireland

  • : of or relating to the Celtic language of Scotland and Ireland

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