Gaelic
[gey-lik] /ˈgeɪ lɪk/
noun
1.
a Celtic language that includes the speech of ancient Ireland and the dialects that have developed from it, especially those usually known as Irish, Manx, and . Gaelic constitutes the Goidelic subbranch of Celtic.
Abbreviation: Gael.
adjective
2.
of or in Gaelic.
3.
of or relating to the or their language.
/ˈɡeɪlɪk; ˈɡæl-/
noun
1.
any of the closely related languages of the Celts in Ireland, Scotland, or (formerly) the Isle of Man Compare Goidelic
adjective
2.
of, denoting, or relating to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man or their language or customs
1774 (adj.); 1775 (n.), earlier Gathelik (1590s), from Gael (Scottish Gaidheal; see Gael) + -ic.
For automated test programs. Used in military, essentially replaced by ATLAS.
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