Gaulish

[gaw-lish]

Gaul·ish

[gaw-lish]
noun
1.
the extinct, Celtic language of ancient Gaul.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to ancient Gaul, its inhabitants, or their language.

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Origin:
1650–60; Gaul + -ish1
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Gaulish (ˈɡɔːlɪʃ)
 
n
1.  the extinct language of the pre-Roman Gauls, belonging to the Celtic branch of the Indo-European family
 
adj
2.  of or relating to ancient Gaul, the Gauls, or their language

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