Where does “Gael” come from?
Gael (Irish) comes from Irish Gaoidheal, from Middle Irish Gaídel, from Old Irish Goídel, from Old Welsh Guoidel, from Proto-Brythonic guɨðel, from Proto-Celtic wēdus, from Proto-Indo-European widʰu- — forest, wood; tree, beam.
Gael (Irish): Gael, Irish person; Highlander
Definitions
- Gael, Irish person; Highlander
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