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Meaning of picts
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picts (n. pl.)
A race of people of uncertain origin, who inhabited Scotland in early times.
picts Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The Pictish symbol stone at Aberlemno depicts a mysterious hunt scene, stirring curiosity among historians.
- The Roman historian Tacitus described the Picts as fierce and warlike people who resisted Roman expansion.
- The Picts formed a powerful alliance with the Scots to repel invading forces during the Middle Ages.
- Archaeologists have unearthed Pictish settlements, including the impressive stone fortresses known as brochs.
- The Pictish legacy continues to inspire modern Scottish identity and art.
- 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.
