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Gael
A Celt or the Celts of the Scotch Highlands or of Ireland; now esp., a Scotch Highlander of Celtic origin.
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One of an ancient race of people, who formerly inhabited a great part of Central and Western Europe, and whose descendants at the present day occupy…
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See Kilt, n.
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Of or pertaining to the Gael, esp. to the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland; as, the Gaelic language.
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Of or pertaining to the Gael, esp. to the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland; as, the Gaelic language.
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