Defn: A custom of the Celts, or an idiom of their language. Warton.
CELTICIZE
Celt"i*cize`, v. t.
Defn: To render Celtic; to assimilate to the Celts.
CELTIUM
Cel"ti*um, n. [NL.] (Chem.)
Defn: A supposed new element of the rare-earth group, accompanying lutecium and scandium in the gadolinite earths. Symbol, Ct (no period).
CEMBALO
Cem"ba*lo, n. Etym: [It. See Cymbal.]
Defn: An old mname for the harpsichord.
CEMENT Ce*ment", n. Etym: [OF. cement, ciment, F. ciment, fr. L. caementum a rough, unhewn stone, pieces or chips of marble, from which mortar was made, contr. fr. caedimentum, fr. caedere to cut, prob. akin to scindere to cleave, and to E. shed, v. t.]
1. Any substance used for making bodies adhere to each other, as mortar, glue, etc.
2. A kind of calcined limestone, or a calcined mixture of clay and lime, for making mortar which will harden under water.