celt
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈselt 
: a prehistoric stone or metal implement shaped like a chisel or ax head
Celt
2 of 2noun (2)
ˈkelt ˈselt
ˈselt 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
Example Sentences
Noun (2) The Celts defended their lands against the Romans.
Recent Examples on the Web
Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, 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, 28 Oct. 2016
Noun
Either of those moves would elevate the Celts and give them another shot at a title. Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, 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, 28 Oct. 2016 Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Late Latin celtis chisel
Noun (2)
Latin Celtae, plural, from Greek Keltoi
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1748, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
circa 1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1