Definitions for GAEL
geɪlgael

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1. Gaelnoun

   a Gaelic-speaking Celt in Ireland or Scotland or the Isle of Man

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1. Gaelnoun

   A member of an ethnic group in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, whose language is one that is Gaelic.

2. Etymology: Gàidheal and Gaedheal, from Goídel, from gwyddel, Proto-Celtic *weidelo- "savage, woodsman". This replaced older féni and fénechas.

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1. gael

   The Gaels ( GAYLZ; Irish: Na Gaeil [n̪ˠə ˈɡeːlʲ]; Scottish Gaelic: Na Gàidheil [nə ˈkɛː.al]; Manx: Ny Gaeil [nə ˈɡeːl]) are an ethnolinguistic group native to Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man in the British Isles. They are associated with the Gaelic languages: a branch of the Celtic languages comprising Irish, Manx and Scottish Gaelic. Gaelic language and culture originated in Ireland, extending to Dál Riata in western Scotland. In antiquity, the Gaels traded with the Roman Empire and also raided Roman Britain. In the Middle Ages, Gaelic culture became dominant throughout the rest of Scotland and the Isle of Man. There was also some Gaelic settlement in Wales, as well as cultural influence through Celtic Christianity. In the Viking Age, small numbers of Vikings raided and settled in Gaelic lands, becoming the Norse-Gaels. In the 9th century, Dál Riata and Pictland merged to form the Gaelic Kingdom of Alba. Meanwhile, Gaelic Ireland was made up of several kingdoms, with a High King often claiming lordship over them. In the 12th century, Anglo-Normans conquered parts of Ireland, while parts of Scotland became Normanized. However, Gaelic culture remained strong throughout Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and Galloway. In the early 17th century, the last Gaelic kingdoms in Ireland fell under English control. James VI and I sought to subdue the Gaels and wipe out their culture; first in the Scottish Highlands via repressive laws such as the Statutes of Iona, and then in Ireland by colonizing Gaelic land with English-speaking Protestant settlers. In the following centuries Gaelic language was suppressed and mostly supplanted by English. However, it continues to be the main language in Ireland's Gaeltacht and Scotland's Outer Hebrides. The modern descendants of the Gaels have spread throughout the rest of the British Isles, the Americas and Australasia. Traditional Gaelic society is organised into clans, each with its own territory and king (or chief), elected through tanistry. The Irish were previously pagans who had many gods, venerated the ancestors and believed in an Otherworld. Their four yearly festivals – Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasa – continued to be celebrated into modern times. The Gaels have a strong oral tradition, traditionally maintained by shanachies. Inscription in the ogham alphabet began in the 4th century. The Gaels' conversion to Christianity accompanied the introduction of writing in the Roman alphabet. Irish mythology and Brehon law were preserved and recorded by medieval Irish monasteries. Gaelic monasteries were renowned centres of learning and played a key role in developing Insular art; Gaelic missionaries and scholars were highly influential in western Europe. In the Middle Ages, most Gaels lived in roundhouses and ringforts. The Gaels had their own style of dress, which became the belted plaid and kilt. They also have distinctive music, dance, festivals, and sports. Gaelic culture continues to be a major component of Irish, Scottish and Manx culture.

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1. gael

   A Gael is an individual or a group of people who are speakers of Gaelic languages, or originating from Gaelic regions, particularly Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The term is particularly used to refer to their culture, traditions, and heritage. The Gaels have a rich history and have significantly influenced the culture and society in these regions.

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1. Gael

   a Celt or the Celts of the Scotch Highlands or of Ireland; now esp., a Scotch Highlander of Celtic origin

2. Etymology: [See Gaelic.]

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1. Gaël

   Gaël is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France. It lies southwest of Rennes between Saint-Méen-le-Grand and Mauron. In the 18th century, a fair was held twice a year in August and October.

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1. Gael

   gāl, n. a Scotch Highlander.—adj. Gaelic (gāl′ik), pertaining to the Gaels.—n. the Scottish-Highland dialect.—v.t. Gael′icise.—n. Gael′icism. [Gael. Gaidheal.]

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1. GAEL

   What does GAEL stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the GAEL acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of GAEL in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of GAEL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of GAEL in a Sentence

1. Daniil Medvedev:

   It was difficult at the end as Gael never stopped fighting. I'm glad that things didn't get complicated and I made it to the final.

2. Fianna Fail:

   Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have been in power in this state for almost a century. They've had it all their own way and they've had their chance.

3. Roger Federer:

   Clearly I did feel that I had not hit and played and moved at all for five days, and Gael played well, It's not like I couldn't play at all. Those who saw the match saw that it was a proper match and he was the better player at the end.

4. Fine Gael minister Simon Coveney:

   Fine Gael is inviting any party that wants to talk to us from a policy perspective or in facilitating a minority government. The broader the base for government, the better and more stable it will be as far as I'm concerned, there is no point in having a minority government unless it can function and get things done. We need to make sure we have a government that doesn't simply last for five weeks or five months but has a chance of lasting three or four years.

5. Mary Lou McDonald:

   My first job of work... is to establish with other parties whether or not there are the numbers, whether there is the political will, to deliver a new government without Fianna Fail or Fine Gael.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=GAEL
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gael
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gael
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GAEL
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=GAEL
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=GAEL