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Kells

British  
/ kɛlz /

noun

  1. a town in the Republic of Ireland, in Co Meath: The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the Gospels, was produced at the monastery here in the 8th century. Pop: 4421 (2002)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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News broke that Trinity had demanded a heavy sum from the student union after protests had blocked tourist access to the Book of Kells, a major attraction for paying visitors.

From New York Times • May 10, 2024

"On the sides is a spiral pattern recognisable from the Book of Kells or Lindisfarne Gospel," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2023

Kearney and Haleigh Paxton, his girlfriend, put down the drinks they were enjoying at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub nearby in Post Alley, and made their way hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Kells said she would home-school her child before letting her be held back a year because of a test.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

Where and when the Book of Kells was executed, and by whom, will probably never be known; but it must have been written as early as the sixth century.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.

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