gallowglass

gal·low·glass

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-oh-glas, -glahs]
- /ˈgæl oʊˌglæs, -ˌglɑs/
- /ɡˈaləʊɡlˌas/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-oh-glas, -glahs]
- /ˈgæl oʊˌglæs, -ˌglɑs/

Definitions of gallowglass word

noun gallowglass a follower and supporter of or a soldier owing allegiance to an Irish chief. 1
noun gallowglass A mercenary warrior élite among Gaelic-Norse clans residing in the Western Isles of Scotland and Scottish Highlands from the mid 13th century to the end of the 16th century. 1
abbreviation GALLOWGLASS galloglass 0

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Origin of gallowglass

First appearance:

before 1505

One of the 26% oldest English words

1505-15; < Irish gallóglách, equivalent to gall a stranger, foreigner + óglach a youth, soldier, servant, derivative of Old Irish óac, óc young

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Parts of speech for Gallowglass

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gallowglass popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gallowglass usage trend in Literature

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