Gaulish

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adjective

Gaul·​ish ˈgȯ-lish How to pronounce Gaulish (audio)
: of or relating to the Gauls or their language or land

Gaulish

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noun

: the Celtic language of the ancient Gauls see Indo-European Languages Table

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1659, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gaulish was in 1659

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“Gaulish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gaulish. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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