n. See Kilt, n. Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Icel. kult quilt. ] Cloth with the nap, generally of native black wool. [ Scot. ] Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A salmon after spawning. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Same as Celt, one of Celtic race. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Gael. & Ir. cealt clothes, Gael. cealltair spear, castle, cause, Prov. E. kilter tool, instrument. Cf. Kilt. ] Regular order or proper condition.
If the organs of prayer be out of kelter or out of tune, how can we pray? Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. & n. Same as Celtic, a. & n. [ 1913 Webster ]