Here are some words that we use in English that have Gaelic origins
1. galore -------> gu leòr plenty/enough 2. smashing------> is math sin that is good 3. glen -----------> gleann valley 4. clan -----------> clann children 5. cairn ----------> cairn mound of stones 6. plaid ----------> plaide blanket 7. banshee -----> bean shithe femai fairy
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AuthorsCaroline has been involved with Gaelic for more than 18 years. She has degrees in Celtic Studies and Gaelic Medium Teaching. Archives
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