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The English Language

Words Borrowed from Pictish

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Pictish is the extinct pre-Celtic language of Scotland. There is evidence that it is an Indo-European language.

Word Meaning Notes
Caledonia   Roman name for Scotland from name of a tribe.
fife   Small flute-like instrument.

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