An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

KELT, s. Cloth with the nap, generally of native black wool, S. used both as a s. and adj.
Gl. Shirr.
Leg. St Androis.

Isl. kult, tapestry, or any raised work.

KELT, s. A salmon that has been spawning, a foul fish, S.
Statist. Acc.

Belg. kuytvisch id. kuyt, Teut. kiete, spawn.

To KELTER, v. n. To move in an undulating manner, S.

Germ. kelter, vivarium.

KELTER, s. Money, Dumfr.

Germ. gelt, id.

KELTIE, s. A large glass or bumper, imposed under the notion of punishment on those who, as it is expressed, do not drink fair, S. Keltie's mends, id.
Statist. Acc.

KELTIES, s. pl. Children, Ang.