Belgae
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Bel·gae
(bĕl′gī′, -jē′)pl.n.
A people who formerly inhabited northeast Gaul and areas of southeast England. Belgium is named for them.
[Latin.]
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Belgae
(ˈbɛldʒiː; ˈbɛlɡaɪ)n
1. (Historical Terms) an ancient Celtic people who in Roman times inhabited present-day Belgium and N France
2. (Peoples) an ancient Celtic people who in Roman times inhabited present-day Belgium and N France
ˈBelgic adj
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Bel•gae
(ˈbɛl dʒi)n.pl.
a group of peoples, largely or entirely Celtic-speaking, who lived in N Gaul in Julius Caesar's time.
Bel′gic, adj.
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