Gaulish

American

[gaw-lish] / ˈgɔ lɪʃ /

noun

the extinct, Celtic language of ancient Gaul.

adjective

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

Gaulish British

/ ˈɡɔːlɪʃ /

noun

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

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adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of Gaulish

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

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