Galloway

See also: galloway

English

Etymology

From Brythonic Gallwyddel and Gaelic Gallgaidhil, both meaning "foreign Gael", a term used for Gaelic-speaking Norse settlers.

Proper noun

Galloway within Scotland.

Galloway

A formerly Gaelic-speaking region in the southwestern-most corner of Scotland as part of Dumfries and Galloway council area. Its capital is Kirkcudbright.
A surname.

Derived terms

Related terms

Gallovidia
Gallovidian

Translations

region of Scotland

Manx: Yn Ghallioo
Scots: Gallowa

Scottish Gaelic: Gall-Ghàidhealaibh, Gallobha

Noun

Galloway (plural Galloways)

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

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