'Celt' definitions:
Definition of 'Celt'
(from WordNet)
noun
A member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times [syn: Celt, Kelt]
Definition of 'Celt'
From: GCIDE
- Celt \Celt\ (s[e^]lt; k[e^]lt), n. [L. Celtae, Gr. Keltoi`, Ke`ltai, pl.: cf. W. Celtiad one that dwells in a covert, an inhabitant of the wood, a Celt, fr. celt covert, shelter, celu to hide.] 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.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Celt'
From: GCIDE
- Celt \Celt\, n. [LL. celts a chisel.] (Arch[ae]ol.) A weapon or implement of stone or metal, found in the tumuli, or barrows, of the early Celtic nations. [1913 Webster]