Galloway

See also: galloway

English

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic (eadar na) Gall-Ghàidhealaibh (literally “(among the) foreign Gaels”), a term used for Gaelic-speaking Norse settlers.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɡæləweɪ/
Hyphenation: Gal‧lo‧way

Proper noun

Galloway within Scotland.

Galloway

A formerly Gaelic-speaking region in the southwestern-most corner of Scotland, now part of Dumfries and Galloway council area. Its capital is Kirkcudbright.
A township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.
A surname.

Derived terms

Related terms

Gallovidia
Gallovidian

Translations

region of Scotland

Latin: Gallovidia f (Medieval Latin)
Manx: Yn Ghallioo
Scots: Gallowa
Scottish Gaelic: Gall-Ghàidhealaibh, Gallobha

See also

Galway

Noun

Galloway (plural Galloways)

One of a breed of beef-producing cattle, originating in Galloway, Scotland.

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