English Words of Celtic Origin

The following English words have been acquired either directly from Celtic languages or else indirectly by passing from them into other languages and then into English. Based on the definition, guess the word.

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Description	Language	Word
Accredited diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country.	Gaulish	Ambassador
Estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.	Gaulish	Budget
Light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.	Gaulish	Javelin
Violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.	Irish	Hooligan
Low-growing clover-like plant with three-lobed leaves, used as the national emblem of Ireland.	Irish	Shamrock
Domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure	Scottish Gaelic	Pet
Spirit distilled from malted grain, especially barley or rye.	Scottish Gaelic	Whisky
Dog of a short-legged breed with a foxlike head.	Welsh	Corgi