Plural of Gael; people of Scottish or Irish descent, particularly those who speak or spoke Gaelic.
From Old Irish 'Gaedhel,' ultimately from Proto-Celtic roots. The term has been used since medieval times to describe the Celtic peoples of Ireland and Scotland.
The Gaels were some of history's most influential storytellers—their oral traditions became the foundation for Irish and Scottish literature, keeping history alive long before writing became common.
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