Gallowglass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gallowglass is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Example Sentences
The multiplying villanies of nature / Do swarm upon him--from the western isles/ Of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied.
Word Forms
- gallowglasses
- galloglass
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include galloglass, gillie, galloway, gowan, glaymore, gill.
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