ˈgalōˌglas noun
( -es )
Etymology: Irish Gaelic gallōglach, from gall foreigner + ōglach servant, soldier, youth, from Old Irish ōclach youth, from ōac young; akin to Welsh ieuanc young, Old English geong — more at young
1. : one of a class of soldiers (as mercenaries or retainers) formerly maintained by an Irish chief
2. : a heavily armed Irish foot soldier — compare kern