Gael.

¹ American

Or Gael

abbreviation

Gaelic.

Gael ² American

[geyl] / geɪl /

noun

a Scottish Celt or Highlander.
a Gaelic-speaking Celt.

Gael British

/ ɡeɪl /

noun

a person who speaks a Gaelic language, esp a Highland Scot or an Irishman

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Other Word Forms

Gaeldom noun

Etymology

Origin of Gael

1590–1600; < Scots Gaelic Gaidheal, Old Irish Goidel

Example Sentences

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Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Gael Clichy was appointed coach at French third division side Caen on Monday.

From Barron's

Independent politician Catherine Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October - defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.

From BBC

Catherine Connolly was elected as the 10th president of the Republic of Ireland after defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys in a landslide victory last month.

From BBC

Dupont's absence also leaves a gap in the captaincy role, with Racing 92 centre Gael Fickou in line to skipper the side.

From Barron's

Connolly was officially declared as the elected 10th president of the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening at Dublin Castle, after defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.

From BBC

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