_Derivation of Celt._--What is the proper derivation of the word _celt_, as applied to certain weapons of antiquity? A good authority, in Dr. Smith's _Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities_, p. 351., obtains the term from-- "Celtes, an old Latin word for a chisel, probably derived from caelo, to engrave." Mr. Wright (_The Celt, Roman, and Saxon_, p. 73.) says that Hearne first applied the word to such implements in _bronze_, believing them to be "Roman _celtes_ or chisels;" and that-- "Subsequent writers, ascribing these instruments to the Britons, have retained the name, forgetting its origin, and have applied it indiscriminately, not only to other implements of bronze, but even to the analogous instruments of _stone_." And he objects to the term "as too generally implying that things to which it is applied are Celtic." On the other hand, Dr. Wilson (_Prehistoric Annals_, p. 129.) prefers to retain the word, inasmuch as the Welsh etymologists, Owen and Spurrell, furnish an ancient Cambro-British word _celt_, a flint stone. M. Worsaae (_Primeval Antiq._, p. 26.) confines the term to those instruments of bronze which have a hollow socket to receive a wooden handle; the other forms being called paalstabs on the Continent. It seems clear that there is no connexion between this word and the name of the nation (_Celtae_); but its true origin may perhaps be elicited by a little discussion in the pages of "N. & Q." C. R. M. _Ancient Superstition against the King of England entering or even beholding the Town of Leicester._--The existence of a superstition to this effect is recorded in Rishanger's _Chronicle_, and also, as I am informed, in that of Thomas Wikes; but this I have not at present an opportunity of consulting. Rishanger's words are: "Rex [Henricus III.] autem, capta Norhamptun., Leycestr. tendens, in ea hospitatus est, quam nullus regni praeter eum etiam videre, prohibentibus quibusdam superstitiose, praesumpsit."--P. 26. It is also mentioned by Matthew of Westminster. (Vide Bohn's edition, vol. ii. p. 412.) The statement, that no king before Henry III. had entered the town, is however incorrect, as William the Conqueror and King John are instances to the contrary. Can any of your correspondents explain the origin of this superstition, or favour me with any farther notices respecting it? It is not unworthy of observation that very many of the royal personages who have visited Leicester, have been either unfortunate in their lives, or have met with tragical deaths. We may, however, hope, for the credit of the town, that their misfortunes may be attributed to other causes, rather than to their presence within its time-hallowed walls. WM. KELLY. Leicester. _Burton._--Is there any family of this name who can make out a descent from, or connexion with, a Mr. John Burton, alderman of Doncaster, who died 1718? C. J.