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Celt

One of an ancient race of people, who formerly inhabited a great part of Central and Western Europe, and whose descendants at the present day occupy Ireland, Wales, the Highlands of Scotland, and the northern shores of France.

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Briton 76% connected

British.

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Gael 76% connected

A Celt or the Celts of the Scotch Highlands or of Ireland; now esp., a Scotch Highlander of Celtic origin.

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Gaul 76% connected

The Anglicized form of Gallia, which in the time of the Romans included France and Upper Italy (Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul).

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European 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Europe, or to its inhabitants.

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Celtic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Celts; as, Celtic people, tribes, literature, tongue.

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Celtic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Celts; as, Celtic people, tribes, literature, tongue.

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Kelt 92% connected

See Kilt, n.

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