Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Gaelic

Gael′ic

(?; 277)
,
Adj.
[Gael.
Gàidhealach
,
Gaelach
, from
Gàidheal
,
Gael
, a Scotch Highlander.]
(Ethnol.)
Of or pertaining to the Gael, esp. to the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland;
as, the
Gaelic
language
.

Gael′ic

,
Noun.
[Gael.
Gaelig
,
Gàilig
.]
The language of the Gaels, esp. of the Highlanders of Scotland. It is a branch of the Celtic.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gaelic

GA'ELIC


Definition 2024


Gaelic

Gaelic

See also: gaèlic

English

Proper noun

Gaelic

  1. Goidelic; any Goidelic language.
    1. Irish Gaelic.
    2. Manx Gaelic.
    3. Scottish Gaelic.

Translations

Adjective

Gaelic (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to the Gaels, the Celtic peoples of Scotland, Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

Translations