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kelt

noun (1)
\ ˈkelt\
plural -s

Definition of kelt

 (Entry 1 of 3)

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

kelt

noun (2)
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plural -s

Definition of kelt (Entry 2 of 3)

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

Kelt

noun (3)
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variant spelling of

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

History and Etymology for kelt

Noun (1)

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

Noun (2)

Scottish Gaelic cealt

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