| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Scotland. A corruption of Celyddon, a Celtic word meaning “a dweller in woods and forests.” The word Celt is itself a contraction of the same word (Celyd), and means the same thing. | 1 |
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| “Sees Caledonia in romantic view.” | |
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| “O Caledonia, stern and wild, |
| Meet nurse for a poetic child.” | |
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Sir W. Scott: Lay of the Last Minstrel. |
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