erse

/ɜrs/
noun
  1. The Scottish Gaelic language.
    • She learned to speak Erse from her grandparents in the Highlands.
    • The old songs were sung in Erse, preserving the ancient traditions.
    • Fewer people speak Erse today than a century ago.
  2. The Irish Gaelic language.
    • The poem was originally written in Erse and later translated into English.
    • Road signs in parts of Ireland are written in both English and Erse.
    • He studied Erse at university to connect with his Irish heritage.
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