Gaul
an ancient region in W Europe, including the modern areas of N Italy, France, Belgium, and the S Netherlands: consisted of two main divisions, one part S of the Alps (Cisalpine Gaul ) and another part N of the Alps (Transalpine Gaul ).
Latin Gallia. a province of the ancient Roman Empire, including the territory corresponding to modern France, Belgium, the S Netherlands, Switzerland, N Italy, and Germany W of the Rhine.
an inhabitant of the ancient region of Gaul.
a native or inhabitant of France.
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How to use Gaul in a sentence
The coherent civilization of the Romans was accepted by the Britons, as it was by the Gauls, with something like enthusiasm.
The phrase ntins brctae in classical times was a contemptuous expression for the Gauls in particular and barbarians in general.
The Private Life of the Romans | Harold Whetstone JohnstonIt came from our ancestors, the Gauls, and has remained the insignia of our national character.
Maupassant Original Short Stories (180), Complete | Guy de MaupassantThe Capuan saw his followers slinking away with Ardix and his Gauls.
The Lion's Brood | Duffield OsborneHow funny for naked Gauls to ambush Roman legionaries and chase them home!
The Lion's Brood | Duffield Osborne
British Dictionary definitions for Gaul
/ (ɡɔːl) /
an ancient region of W Europe corresponding to N Italy, France, Belgium, part of Germany, and the S Netherlands: divided into Cisalpine Gaul, which became a Roman province before 100 bc, and Transalpine Gaul, which was conquered by Julius Caesar (58–51 bc): Latin name: Gallia
a native of ancient Gaul
a Frenchman
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