Gaelic

/ˈɡeɪlɪk/ adjective/noun

Relating to the Celtic languages and cultures of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. As a noun, refers to these languages collectively.

From Irish 'Gaeilge' and Scottish Gaelic 'Gàidhlig', ultimately from Old Irish 'Goídel' meaning 'Gael'. The term distinguishes these Q-Celtic languages from the P-Celtic Brythonic languages like Welsh.

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