Pictish

[ pik-tish ]

/ ˈpɪk tɪʃ /

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noun

the language of the Picts, apparently a Celtic language.

adjective

of or relating to the Picts.

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Origin of Pictish

First recorded in 1700–10; Pict + -ish¹

Words nearby Pictish

picric acid, picrite, picro-, picrotoxin, Pict, Pictish, pictogram, pictograph, pictography, Pictor, pictorial

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How to use Pictish in a sentence

He lived on the borders of the Pictish territory, where many people went to him for instructions.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
Scott proceeds to record the eventual triumph of the Irish or Scotic race over the Pictish in the ninth century.
Legends of the Saxon Saints|Aubrey de Vere
He made an early visit to the Pictish King; and though at first rudely treated, he made a conquest and obtained speedy honours.
Curiosities of Christian History|Croake James
"The first Circe lived even before the Pictish princesses," Basil answered, quieting down, though he was still very flushed.
The Heather-Moon|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson

In this he has been followed by Zimmer, who bases his argument on the Pictish rule of succession.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Pictish

Pictish

/ (ˈpɪktɪʃ) /

noun

the language of the Picts, of which few records survive. Its origins are much disputed and it was extinct by about 900 ad

adjective

of or relating to the Picts

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