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Gaulish

Gaulish

1 9.9
Relating to the ancient Gauls and their language or culture
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡoʊlɪʃ/
translation icon : gálico
  • Oh, hers is a more Gaulish beauty if you dare to use the term as a compliment barely fifteen years after Waterloo, with delicate arching brows, a reasonably straight nose, and large, dark, almost navy blue eyes.

Examples

  • Scholars study various Gaulish inscriptions to understand their language and heritage.

  • A Gaulish bandit might not be entirely unwelcome at the moment.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Gaulish bandits are running wild, waylaying anyone who dares to take the road.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Riding behind me, Davus whistled a tune that a wandering Gaulish singer had performed at the tavern the previous night.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • The ancient Gaulish culture was rich in traditions and storytelling.

  • The archaeological site revealed numerous Gaulish artifacts depicting their daily life.

Synonyms

Celtic
vsGaulish
30 6.0

Relating to the people, language, or culture of early Europe

is narrower, focusing on one ancient people and its language and culture
Gallic
vsGaulish
1 9.9

Relating to the people and culture of ancient Gaul

focuses on the language and specific cultural traits of that ancient people

Surface Forms

Gaulish positive

Morphology

Gaulish = Gaul (transparent) = Gaul + ish

The suffix '-ish' is a standard English suffix used to form adjectives meaning 'related to' or 'characteristic of'.

Etymology

Gaulish comes from Gaul, the old name for parts of what is now France and nearby lands, and from the Latin name Gallia. It literally meant 'of the Gauls', so Gaulish as an adjective describes things that belong to those ancient people or their culture.