gaeness.html - n.
1 a Scottish Celt.
2 a Gaelic-speaking Celt.

Gaeldom n. [Gael. Gaidheal]

gaeness.html - n. & adj.
--n.

any of the Celtic languages spoken in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.

--adj.

of or relating to the Celts or the Celtic languages.

gaeness.html - n.
any of the regions in Ireland where the vernacular language is Irish. [Ir.]

gaeness.html - See: GIFT OF GAB or GIFT OF THE GAB.

gaeness.html - See: STAND THE GAFF.

gaeness.html - {v. phr.} 1. To go forward; move ahead. * /The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground./ 2. To become stronger; make progress; improve. * /The sick man gained ground after being near death./ * /Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained ground./ Contrast: LOSE GROUND.