Celt
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Etymology[edit]
From Latin Celtae (singular Celta) from Ancient Greek Κελτοί (Keltoí)
English Celts is from the 17th century. Until the mid 19th century, /sɛlt/ is the only recorded pronunciation. A consciously archaizing pronunciation /kɛlt/ was advocated during Irish and Welsh nationalism beginning in the 1850s.
Pronunciation[edit]
- Rhymes: -ɛlt
Proper noun[edit]
Celt
- A member of one of the ancient peoples of Western Europe called Celtae by the Romans.
- A member of one of the (modern, Celtic) peoples who speak Celtic languages. (Compare Gael.)
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