gallowglass – axe wielding, heavily armoured, Irish soldier

(Pronounced gal-oh-glas)

The word gallowglass is found in act 1, scene 2, line 14 of Macbeth Shakespeare.

"Of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied."

To remember the definition of the word gallowglass, use the following mnemonic:

Just before you hang me on the gallows can I take off my glasses (gallowglass) please Mr axe wielding, heavily armoured, Irish soldier.