Gaulish

[gaw-lish]

noun

1. the extinct, Celtic language of ancient Gaul.

adjective

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

Gaulish

/ ˈɡɔːlɪʃ /

noun

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

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gaulish¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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In the week since the dig began, several artefacts dating from the Gaulish period - mostly pieces of pottery from around 2,000 years ago - have been uncovered.

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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.

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Other finds at the site have included Roman coins from the First and Fourth Centuries, a perfectly preserved Roman hairpin, the remains of a brooch and some fragments of Gaulish pottery with representations of a gladiator, as well as a Pegasus or gryphon.

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