Gaelic
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Origin of Gaelic
First recorded in 1590–1600; Gael + -ic (representing Scots Gaelic Gaidhlig, derivative of Gaidheal Gael )
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Swinney then spoke in Gaelic and said: "Our people need us to work together, to improve their lives to bring them hope. That is what we must now do," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Scotland's deputy first minister at the time, Kate Forbes - a Gaelic speaker - called it a "historic milestone".
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
He has listed his high school in Hawaii as beneficiary on two of his brokerage accounts, so he’s certainly got a “grá” — that’s Gaelic for deep affection — for charitable endeavors.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
He had a decision to make - Dorrian said "everyone was wanting a piece of him" and he was "under a lot of pressure" to select Gaelic football - which is an amateur sport.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Inside it there were three knights and a seasick brachet Anything less suitable than these to the tradition of the Gaelic world, It would have been impossible to imagine.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
"My mother Gaelics like the Scotch," he said.
From The Cursed Patois From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
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