Goi·del·ic
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Definition of Goidelic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Gaels
2
: of, relating to, or constituting Goidelic
Goidelic
nounDefinition of Goidelic (Entry 2 of 2)
: the branch of the Celtic languages that includes Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx — see Indo-European Languages Table
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“Goidelic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Goidelic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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