gaelic

Speech parts

1. gaelic - Noun

2. gaelic - Adjective

3. Gaelic - Proper noun

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the Gael, esp. to the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland; as, the Gaelic language.

The language of the Gaels, esp. of the Highlanders of Scotland. It is a branch of the Celtic.

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A calque in Anglo-Manx is the use of the definite article, e.g. the Manx, the Gaelic, in ways not generally seen in standard English. Source: Internet

According to 9th- and 10th-century sources, the Gaelic kingdom of Dál Riata was founded on the west coast of Scotland in the 6th century. Source: Internet

According to the Austin Hockey Association, the word "puck" derives from the Scots Gaelic puc or the Irish poc (to poke, punch or deliver a blow). Source: Internet

Along with Irish and Welsh, Gaelic is designated under Part III of the Charter, which requires the UK Government to take a range of concrete measures in the fields of education, justice, public administration, broadcasting and culture. Source: Internet

Although native speakers frequently use an English word for which there is a perfectly good Gaelic equivalent, they will, without thinking, simply adopt the English word and use it, applying the rules of Gaelic grammar, as the situation requires. Source: Internet

After the Mòd finished, I visited the Glasgow Gaelic School in Berkeley Street, and was really impressed by the whole atmosphere of the school.’ Source: Internet

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