SINCE 1828
celt
noun (1)
\ ˈselt
\
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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
noun (2)
\ ˈkelt
, ˈselt
\
, ˈselt
\
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
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Why Is 'Celtic' Pronounced Two Ways?
Why Is 'Celtic' Pronounced Two Ways?
\SELT\ has been heard for many centuries; \KELT\, just a few.
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Celt
noun
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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