gallowglass

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) 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.

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish gallóglach (foreign soldier).

Origin

Irish (Donegal)

gallóglach

Gloss

foreign soldier

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