Gallican

adjective

Gal·​li·​can ˈga-li-kən 

1

: gallic

2

often not capitalized [after French gallican] : of or relating to Gallicanism

Gallican noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, going back to Latin Gallicānus "relating to the province of Gaul," from Gallicus gallic + -ānus -an entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1