gallic
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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gallic1 (ˈɡælɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| of or containing gallium in the trivalent state | |
| [C18: from | |
| gallic2 (ˈɡælɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| of, relating to, or derived from plant galls | |
| [C18: from French gallique; see | |
| Gallic (ˈɡælɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to France |
| 2. | of or relating to ancient Gaul or the Gauls |
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Word Origin & History
Gallic
1672, from L. Gallicus "pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls," from L. Gallia "Gaul" and Gallus "a Gaul" from a native Celtic name (see Gaelic), though some connect the word with prehistoric W.Gmc. *walkhoz "foreigners" (see Welsh). Originally used
in Eng. rhetorically or mockingly for "French." Gallicism "French word or idiom" is from 1656.
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Mind you, my selflessness has been rewarded by a delicious gallic golden shower.
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