Gael·ic
| \ ˈgā-lik
, ˈga-
, ˈgä- \
, 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gaelic. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of Gaelic was in 1741
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