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. [1913 Webster]
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A weapon or implement of stone or metal, found in the tumuli, or barrows, of the early Celtic nations. [1913 Webster]
, n. (also Kelt) a member of a group of W. European peoples, including the pre-Roman inhabitants of Britain and Gaul and their descendants, esp. in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man.
Etymology
L Celtae (pl.) f. Gk Keltoi
, n. Archaeol. a stone or metal prehistoric implement with a chisel edge.
Etymology
med.L celtes chisel
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