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noun (1)
\ ˈselt How to pronounce celt (audio) \

Definition of celt

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a prehistoric stone or metal implement shaped like a chisel or ax head

Celt

noun (2)
\ ˈkelt How to pronounce Celt (audio) , ˈselt How to pronounce Celt (audio) \

Definition of Celt (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a member of a division of the early Indo-European peoples distributed from the British Isles and Spain to Asia Minor
2 : a modern Gael, Highland Scot, Irishman, Welshman, Cornishman, or Breton

Examples of celt in a Sentence

Noun (2)

 The Celts defended their lands against the Romans.

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 Either of those moves would elevate the Celts and give them another shot at a title. — Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, "The Celtics should absolutely trade the No. 1 pick," 17 May 2017 Celts also began the Halloween tradition of wearing costumes, according to the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. — Brian Handwerk, National Geographic, "Everything You Need to Know About Halloween 2016," 28 Oct. 2016

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First Known Use of celt

Noun (1)

1715, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for celt

Noun (1)

Late Latin celtis chisel

Noun (2)

Latin Celtae, plural, from Greek Keltoi

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Celt

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English Language Learners Definition of Celt

: a member of a group of people (such as the Irish or Welsh) who lived in ancient Britain and parts of western Europe
: a person whose ancestors were Celts

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