Gaulish

American  

[gaw-lish] / ˈgɔ lɪʃ /

noun

1. the extinct, Celtic language of ancient Gaul.

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adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Gaul, its inhabitants, or their language.

Gaulish British  

/ ˈɡɔːlɪʃ /

noun

1. the extinct language of the pre-Roman Gauls, belonging to the Celtic branch of the Indo-European family

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adjective

1. of or relating to ancient Gaul, the Gauls, or their language

Etymology

Origin of Gaulish

First recorded in 1650–60; Gaul + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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Gaulish

"So there's a Gaulish tradition in north Southwark, while there are different groups to be found in different parts of the city," points out Jackson.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026

The latest Asterix cartoon adventure released on Thursday is being published in 19 languages and across 25 countries as it takes the indomitable Gaulish warrior to ancient Portugal.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025

Sifting through the remains of a Gaulish village on cliff-tops near Dieppe on Monday, they uncovered an earthenware pot containing a small glass flask.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024

If there was a gold for fancy-dress, the French pair would have been in serious contention thanks to their depictions of the legendary comic-book Gaulish warriors.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024

This is the case, for instance, in the Celtic languages; and the Breton or Gaulish names have affected the Latin system, so that the French names for some numbers are on the vigesimal system.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various