KEIR, k[=e]r, _n._ a bleaching-vat.
KELK, kelk, _v.t._ (_prov._) to beat.--_n._ a blow.
KELL, kel, _n._ (_prov._) a film, network.
KELP, kelp, _n._ the calcined ashes of seaweed, once used in making
glass.--Also KILP. [Ety. unknown.]
KELPIE, KELPY, kel'pi, _n._ (_Scot._) a malignant water-sprite haunting
fords in the form of a horse.
KELSON. Same as KEELSON.
KELT, kelt, _n._ a salmon that has just spawned.
KELT, kelt, _n._ (_Scot._) cloth made of black and white wool mixed and not
dyed.--_adj._ KEL'TER, made of such.
KELT, KELTIC. Same as CELT, CELTIC.
KELTIE, KELTY, kel'ti, _n._ (_Scot._) a bumper imposed as a penalty on one
who does not drink fair.