Obs. [a. F. celer:—L. celāre.] trans. To hide, conceal, keep secret.
1483. Caxton, G. de la Tour, H v b. None ought to cele or hyde nothynge fro his frend yf it be his prouffyte and honour.
a. 1500. Form. Jurament, in Balfour, Practicks (1754), 23 (Jam.). Your counsall celand that ye schaw me.
