noun
Gael
gayl
noun
1
A member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples native to Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
"The festival celebrated Gael heritage with traditional music."
How to Use Gael
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person belonging to the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
Word Forms
Gaels plural, Gaels plural
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Etymology
From Irish Gael, tracing back through Old Irish and Old Welsh to a Celtic root meaning "savage" or "woodsman."