gallowglass
The word “gallowglass” has 3 syllables: gal-low-glass
It's pronounced as /ˈɡæləʊˌɡlæs/
What is synonym and antonym for gallowglass?
In the thesaurus, “gallowglass” has 32 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gallowglass along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gallowglass
- Confederate
- Continental
- Federal
- GI
- champion
- combatant
- conscript
- counterguerilla
- counterguerrilla
- digger
- draftee
- enrollee
- gendarme
- guardsman
- guerilla
- guerrilla
- irregular
- knight
- lancer
- lifer
- militiaman
- minuteman
- noncombatant
- paramilitary
- partisan
- partizan
- pikeman
- recruit
- reservist
- spearman
- veteran
- warhorse
Antonyms for gallowglass
- civilian
Meanings of gallowglass
- 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.
Example Sentences
- The gallowglass warriors were known for their ferocity and loyalty in battle.
- In medieval Ireland, gallowglass mercenaries played a significant role in local conflicts.
- The Scottish king hired a contingent of gallowglass soldiers to strengthen his army.
- Legend has it that the gallowglass clans originated from Norse and Gaelic ancestry.
- The gallowglass stood tall and imposing, clad in chainmail and wielding a broadsword.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gallowglass, such as: Confederate, Continental, Federal, GI, champion, civilian, combatant.
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