Pronunciation : Celt
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. Celtae, Gr. Celtiad one that dwells in a covert, an inhabitant of the wood, a Celt, fr. celt covert, shelter, celu to hide.]
Definition : Defn: 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. [Written also Kelt. The letter C was pronounced hard in Celtic languages.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Celt
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL. celts a chisel.] (Arch?ol.)
Definition : Defn: A weapon or implement of stone or metal, found in the tumuli, or barrows, of the early Celtic nations.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913