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Gaelic

[ gey-lik, gol-ik ]

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.

Gaelic

/ ˈɡæl-; ˈɡeɪlɪk /

noun

  1. any of the closely related languages of the Celts in Ireland, Scotland, or (formerly) the Isle of Man Compare Goidelic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, denoting, or relating to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man or their language or customs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog 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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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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The organisation was founded in 1951 by traditional musicians and Gaelic culture advocates from across Ireland.

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They have now been digitised and made available online and are being shown in Glasgow on Wednesday as part of Scotland's World Gaelic Week.

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Alongside his love of playing "soccer and Gaelic football", Ms Conway recalled her brother's passion for woodwork.

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