celt

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Definition of celt

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

Celt

\ ˈkelt

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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.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun 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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“Celt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celt. Accessed 18 Jan. 2021.

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