kelt

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noun (1)

ˈkelt

plural -s

: a salmon or sea trout that is weak and emaciated after spawning

kelt

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noun (2)

"

plural -s

dialectal, British

: homespun frieze cloth usually of black wool with a mixture of white

Kelt

3 of 3

noun (3)

"

variant spelling of celt

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English (northern dialect), probably from Scottish Gaelic cealt

Noun (2)

Scottish Gaelic cealt

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