Gael

¹

[ geyl ]

noun

1. a Scottish Celt or Highlander.
2. a Gaelic-speaking Celt.

Gael.

²

or Gael

abbreviation for

1. Gaelic.

Gael

/ ɡeɪl /

noun

1. a person who speaks a Gaelic language, esp a Highland Scot or an Irishman

Derived Forms

• ˈGaeldom, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gael¹

1590–1600; < Scots Gaelic Gaidheal, Old Irish Goidel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gael¹

C19: from Gaelic Gaidheal; related to Old Irish goidel, Old Welsh gwyddel Irishman

Example Sentences

But while this is the first major electoral test for the Fine Gael leader, for his political opponents there is just as much at stake.

From BBC

Three parties - Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and The Green Party - make up the coalition government in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC

Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.

From BBC

“When the project was presented to him, he was fascinated. Gael immediately understood the purpose of the film and because of his career and ability, we knew he was the right person,” Estrada said.

From Los Angeles Times

With less than two minutes left in regulation, the Gaels added a touchdown and a two-point conversion.

From Los Angeles Times