Gaul

[ gawl ]

noun

1. an ancient region in W Europe, including the modern areas of N Italy, France, Belgium, and the S Netherlands: consisted of two main divisions, one part S of the Alps Cisalpine Gaul and another part N of the Alps Transalpine Gaul.
2. Latin Gallia. a province of the ancient Roman Empire, including the territory corresponding to modern France, Belgium, the S Netherlands, Switzerland, N Italy, and Germany W of the Rhine.
3. an inhabitant of the ancient region of Gaul.
4. a native or inhabitant of France.

Gaul

/ ɡɔːl /

noun

1. an ancient region of W Europe corresponding to N Italy, France, Belgium, part of Germany, and the S Netherlands: divided into Cisalpine Gaul, which became a Roman province before 100 bc , and Transalpine Gaul, which was conquered by Julius Caesar (58–51 bc ) Latin nameGallia
2. a native of ancient Gaul
3. a Frenchman

Example Sentences

Darren Gaul, the remote production coordinator for ABC’s “Saturday Night Football” crew said the one benefit of having Ben around is that he has become the center of attention.

From Washington Times

Darren Gaul, the remote production coordinator for ABC’s “Saturday Night Football” crew said the one benefit of having Ben around is that he has become the center of attention.

From Washington Times

He cites scenes, like “an awesome moment in 2005’s ‘The Dying Gaul.’

From Los Angeles Times

The rooster — or “coq” in French — is a emotive national emblem for the French because of the word’s semantics — the Latin gallus meaning Gaul and gallus simultaneously meaning rooster.

From Washington Times

The pre-Christian Druids in England and Gaul brought holly boughs indoors so woodland spirits could safely shelter from the winter cold — hence the first holiday decorations.

From Seattle Times