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Which types of Celtic words were borrowed into Latin before Roman expansion?
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Before the expansion of Roman power, borrowings from Celtic into Latin were limited to a few specific categories. These loanwords primarily related to the following areas:1
- Warfare: Such as lancea (lance).1
- Transport: Including carrus (baggage wagon) and carpentum (light carriage).1
- Agricultural products: Such as cervesia (beer).1