Gaelic

adjective

Gael·​ic ˈgā-lik  ˈga- 

ˈgä-

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

Gaelic noun

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic Gàidhlig the Scottish Gaelic language, from Gàidheal Gael

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing Gaelic

• Irish Gaelic
• Scottish Gaelic

Kids Definition

Gaelic

adjective

Gael·​ic ˈgāl-ik  ˈgal- 

ˈgäl-

1

: of or relating to the Gaels and especially the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland

2

: of, relating to, or being the Celtic speech of persons born or living in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Scottish Highlands

Gaelic noun