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Etymology of the English word celt

the English word celt
derived from the Late Latin word celtes
derived from the Medieval Latin word celtis (African species of lotus; chisel; tool)

Date

The earliest known usage of celt in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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