: a native or inhabitant of Lithuania, Latvia, or Estonia

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Balthae Balts

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Balt was in 1902

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“Balt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balt. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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