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Webster 1913 Edition
Celt
Celt
(sĕlt; kĕlt)
, Noun.
[L.
Celtae
, Gr. Κελτοί
, Κέλται
, pl.: cf. W. Celtiad
one that dwells in a covert, an inhabitant of the wood, a Celt, fr. celt
covert, shelter, celu
to hide.] 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
,Noun.
[LL.
celts
a chisel.] (Archæol.)
A weapon or implement of stone or metal, found in the tumuli, or barrows, of the early Celtic nations.
Webster 1828 Edition
Celt
CELT
,Noun.