noun
Gael
gayl
Gael (noun) means a member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples native to Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man. Example: “The festival celebrated Gael heritage with traditional music.”
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A member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples native to Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
"The festival celebrated Gael heritage with traditional music."
"For the great Gaels of Ireland Are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry, And all their songs are sad."
— G.K. Chesterton, The Ballad of the White Horse (1911)
"For England knows and England fears the famous Northern Gael and that's another reason why we'll free our lads in Crumlin Jail."
— , Our Lads In Crumlin Jail (1974)
"Every cock in the farmyard stock crows a triumph to the Gael and it wouldn't be surprising if there'd be another rising said the man from the Daily Mail."
— “The Man From The Daily Mail” (track 7, The Man From The Daily Mail (1974)
How to use Gael
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person belonging to the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
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Etymology
From Irish Gael, tracing back through Old Irish and Old Welsh to a Celtic root meaning "savage" or "woodsman."
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What does “Gael” mean?
The word “Gael” means a member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples native to Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man. In plain terms, a person belonging to the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
How do you pronounce “Gael”?
“Gael” is pronounced gayl (/ɡeɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gael” in a sentence?
Here is “Gael” used in a sentence: “The festival celebrated Gael heritage with traditional music.”
What part of speech is “Gael”?
“Gael” is a noun.
Where does the word “Gael” come from?
The word “Gael” comes from Old Irish. From Irish Gael, tracing back through Old Irish and Old Welsh to a Celtic root meaning "savage" or "woodsman.".
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