Gallic

See also: gallic

English

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Etymology

From Latin Gallicus (“of or related to Gaul”), from Gallia (“Gaul”) + -icus (“-ic: forming adj.”), used archaically in New Latin and English in reference to modern France.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡælɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ælɪk

Adjective

Gallic (comparative more Gallic, superlative most Gallic)

  1. (historical) Of or related to Gaul or the Gauls.
    Synonyms: Gaulish, (obsolete) Gallian
  2. (historical) Synonym of Frankish, of or related to the medieval Frankish kingdom or the Franks.
  3. Synonym of French, of or related to modern France or the French.

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