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GAEL

\ɡˈe͡ɪl], \ɡˈe‍ɪl], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_l]\

Definitions of GAEL

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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g[=a]l, n. a Scotch Highlander.--adj. GAELIC (g[=a]l'ik), pertaining to the Gaels.--n. the Scottish-Highland dialect.--v.t. GAEL'ICISE.--n. GAEL'ICISM. [Gael. Gaidheal.]

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Davidson

Scottish Celt; (rarely) Irish Celt.

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

n. A Scotch Highlander of Celtic originâ€”often used collectively for the Celtic race.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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