Gaulish

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adjective

Gaul·​ish ˈgȯ-lish How to pronounce Gaulish (audio)
: of or relating to the Gauls or their language or land

Gaulish

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noun

: the Celtic language of the ancient Gauls see Indo-European Languages Table

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Noun
Some Italian immigrants, however, were the descendants of slaves brought back to Rome from colonized territories and are thus victims of colonization if there is at least one drop of Gaulish or Frisian or Celtic blood in their DNA profile. Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1659, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gaulish was in 1659

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“Gaulish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gaulish. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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