GAELIC Definition & Meaning

Gaelic

[gey-lik, gol-ik]

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noun

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

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

Gaelic

/ ˈɡæl-, ˈɡeɪlɪk /

noun

any of the closely related languages of the Celts in Ireland, Scotland, or (formerly) the Isle of Man Compare Goidelic

adjective

of, denoting, or relating to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man or their language or customs

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

anti-Gaelic adjective
non-Gaelic adjective
pro-Gaelic adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Gaelic¹

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

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In the beginning, they mostly played covers – anything from Leonard Cohen to traditional Gaelic songs.

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There are Gaelic songs on the list too, including a tune by the Dubliners, none of which feels out of place or ruins the flow.

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In Gaelic lore, a “banshee” is a female spirit whose scream warns of impending death.

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Grey Dawning, the mount of Harry Skelton for trainer Dan, is likely to go off favourite for the Bowl, with Spillane's Tower and Gaelic Warrior among rivals.

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Of the 80 or so members at the club, a handful were born in Ireland, about a third consider themselves Irish-American and the rest simply fancied giving Gaelic games a try.

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