beltane

Bel·tane

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bel-teyn, -tin]
- /ˈbɛl teɪn, -tɪn/
- /ˈbel.teɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bel-teyn, -tin]
- /ˈbɛl teɪn, -tɪn/

Definitions of beltane word

noun beltane an ancient Celtic festival with a sacrificial bonfire on May Day. It is also celebrated by modern pagans 3
noun beltane Celtic May Day 3
noun beltane an ancient Celtic festival observed on May Day in Scotland and Ireland to mark the beginning of summer. 1

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Origin of beltane

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English (Scots) < Scots Gaelic bealltainn, Old Irish bel(l)taine, perhaps equivalent to *bel- an obscure element, perhaps the name of a supernatural person + tene fire

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Parts of speech for Beltane

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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beltane popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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