gallowglass Meaning & Definition
What Does Gallowglass Mean?
Gallowglass is a noun that means 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.
Gallowglass Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Synonyms of Gallowglass
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Gallowglass synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gallowglass (plural gallowglasses or gallowglass)
Words That Rhyme With Gallowglass
Origin of Gallowglass
From Irish gallóglach (“foreign soldier”), from Gall (“foreigner, non-Gaelic person”) + óglách (“soldier”).