picts (Meaning)

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picts (n. pl.)

A race of people of uncertain origin, who inhabited Scotland in early times.

Synonyms & Antonyms of picts

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picts Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient Picts inhabited the northern regions of present-day Scotland.
  2. The Picts possessed a distinctive culture marked by elaborate tattoos and ironwork.
  3. The Pictish language is now extinct, leaving behind only a few fragmentary inscriptions.
  4. Scholars have debated the origins of the Picts, with theories ranging from Celtic to Scandinavian influences.
  5. The Pictish symbol stone at Aberlemno depicts a mysterious hunt scene, stirring curiosity among historians.
  6. The Roman historian Tacitus described the Picts as fierce and warlike people who resisted Roman expansion.
  7. The Picts formed a powerful alliance with the Scots to repel invading forces during the Middle Ages.
  8. Archaeologists have unearthed Pictish settlements, including the impressive stone fortresses known as brochs.
  9. The Pictish legacy continues to inspire modern Scottish identity and art.
  10. Researchers use DNA analysis to shed light on the genetic heritage of the Picts and their impact on the Scottish population.

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A race of people of uncertain origin, who inhabited Scotland in early times.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The ancient Picts inhabited the northern regions of present-day Scotland.

The Picts possessed a distinctive culture marked by elaborate tattoos and ironwork.

The Pictish language is now extinct, leaving behind only a few fragmentary inscriptions.

Scholars have debated the origins of the Picts, with theories ranging from Celtic to Scandinavian influences.