Kells

/ kɛlz /

noun

1. a town in the Republic of Ireland, in Co Meath: The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the Gospels, was produced at the monastery here in the 8th century. Pop: 4421 (2002)

Example Sentences

I should note that the first charter of incorporation to Kells dates from Richard I.'

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This is extremely improbable, however, and the Book of Kells almost surely originated elsewhere.

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One is bound to visit Kells if only to take cognizance of its famous market-cross.

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The Book of Kells, written probably at the end of the seventh century, is the finest example of the ornamental Irish round hand.

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The insignia of dignity were conferred the following year, at the Council of Kells.

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