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Definition of Erse
1. Noun. Any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland.
Exact synonyms: Gaelic, Goidelic
Generic synonyms: Celtic, Celtic Language
Specialized synonyms: Irish, Irish Gaelic, Scots Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Manx
Derivative terms: Gaelic
Generic synonyms: Celtic, Celtic Language
Specialized synonyms: Irish, Irish Gaelic, Scots Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Manx
Derivative terms: Gaelic
Definition of Erse
1. n. A name sometimes given to that dialect of the Celtic which is spoken in the Highlands of Scotland; -- called, by the Highlanders, Gaelic.
2. a. Of or pertaining to the Celtic race in the Highlands of Scotland, or to their language.