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celt
(celt)
Pronunciation:
/sɛlt/
noun
Archaeology
a prehistoric stone or metal implement with a bevelled cutting edge, probably used as a tool or weapon.
Origin:
early 18th century
: from medieval Latin
celtis
'chisel'
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