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gael·ic I. \ˈgālik, ˈgal-, ˈgäl-, -lēk\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Scottish Gaelic Gāidhealach (from Gāidheal) & Irish Gaelic Gaedhealach, from Gaedheal 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Gaels or especially the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland — compare goidelic 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the language of the Gaels or especially of the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Scottish Gaelic Gādhlig (from Gāidheal) & Irish Gaelic Gaedhealg, Gaedhilge, from Gaedheal : the Goidelic speech of the Celts in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and especially in the Highlands of Scotland, the Hebrides, and other Scottish islands — compare irish, irish gaelic, manx, scottish gaelic |