Definitions for Gaelic

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Gaelic Gael·ic

Spelling: [gey-lik]

IPA: /ˈgeɪ lɪk/

Gaelic is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 105 anagrams from letters in Gaelic (acegil).

Definitions for Gaelic

noun

1. a Celtic language that includes the speech of ancient Ireland and the dialects that have developed from it, especially those usually known as Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic. Gaelic constitutes the Goidelic subbranch of Celtic.

adjective

1. of or in Gaelic.
2. of or relating to the Gaels or their language.

Origin of Gaelic

1590-1600; Gael + -ic (representing Scots Gaelic Gaidhlig, derivative of Gaidheal Gael)

Examples for Gaelic

It was in that spirit that Marsh started the Gaelic class in Ballymartin.

It is a matter of much regret that so few of his Gaelic poems are extant.

He began to speculate on the future of the countryside when the Gaelic revival was complete.

He was wondering why the interest in the Gaelic language was not so strong as the interest in the waltz.

"Dancing seems to be more popular than Gaelic," Henry replied.

And you're not interested in anything but Ireland and the Gaelic movement.

If you care to be an eavesdropper you must have a knowledge of Gaelic to be one effectively.

Another was Greg Jacob, a pro rugby player for Gaelic Athletic Association.

Even his mythological references came mostly from Greek and Gaelic legends.

Even the words vodka and whiskey are derived from the same word: “water” in Slavic and Gaelic, respectively.