gallowglass

Meaning

Noun

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.

Origin

From Irish gallóglach, from Gall + óglách.

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