celts
plural of celt
• lects
Celts
plural of Celt
• lects
Source: Wiktionary
Celt, n. Etym: [L. Celtae, Gr. Celtiad one that dwells in a covert, an inhabitant of the wood, a Celt, fr. celt covert, shelter, celu to hide.]
Definition: One of an ancient race of people, who formerly inhabited a great part of Central and Western Europe, and whose descendants at the present day occupy Ireland, Wales, the Highlands of Scotland, and the northern shores of France. [Written also Kelt. The letter C was pronounced hard in Celtic languages.]
Celt, n. Etym: [LL. celts a chisel.] (Archæol.)
Definition: A weapon or implement of stone or metal, found in the tumuli, or barrows, of the early Celtic nations.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 April 2025
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