Gaelic

adjective
Gael·​ic | \ ˈgā-lik How to pronounce Gaelic (audio) , ˈga-, ˈgä- How to pronounce Gaelic (audio) \

Definition of Gaelic

1 : of or relating to the Gaels and especially the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland
2 : of, relating to, or constituting the Goidelic speech of the Celts in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Scottish Highlands

Other Words from Gaelic

Gaelic noun

First Known Use of Gaelic

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for Gaelic

Scottish Gaelic Gàidhlig the Scottish Gaelic language, from Gàidheal Gael

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Gaelic

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of Gaelic

: of or relating to the Celtic people of Scotland and Ireland
: of or relating to the Celtic language of Scotland and Ireland