Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 2005 (SND, online supplement).
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CELTS, prop.n.pl. Nickname for Celtic Football Club.Gsw. 1985 Michael Munro The Patter 15:
Celts, the, Nickname for Celtic F. C.Sc. 2000 Daily Record 1 Feb 46:
He somewhat reluctantly became embroiled in the latest ugly war between Celts and football officialdom by insisting that Hugh Dallas is not biased against his side.Sc. 2001 Evening Times 12 Nov 50:
This is a crucial match for both sides with Celts and Gers first and second in the league.Uls. 2002 Sunday Life 17 Nov :
Worried Scots bar owners pleaded with the province's legions of Celts and Gers fans to end their chants in support of republican and loyalist terror groups.
