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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1510
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Kelt, n.2 [North. ME. kelt (c 1340), of unknown origin.] An old salmon after spawning. — 1510 Rentale Dunkeld. 38.
[36 hens, 137½ salmon, 37] keltis [being counted for 18½ salmon]
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"Kelt n.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/kelt_n_2>
