GALLIC


Meaning of GALLIC in English

ˈgalik, -lēk adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Medieval Latin Gallicus, from Latin, of the Gauls

1. : French especially in quality

Gallic wit and sophistication

2.

[Latin Gallicus, from Galli Gauls, inhabitants of Gaul, Gallia Gaul, ancient country of Europe + -icus -ic]

a. : of or relating to Gaul

Caesar … received the Gallic military post as a reward for party services — Current History

b. : of or relating to the Gauls

• gal·li·cal·ly -lə̇k(ə)lē, -lēk-, -li adverb , usually capitalized

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