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Briton

bri·ton

UK/ˈbɹɪt.ən/ US/ˈbrɪtʌn/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (2)

adjective

1.

characteristic of or associated with the Britons

  • “the Briton inhabitants of England”

noun

1.
2.

an inhabitant of southern Britain prior to the Anglo-saxon invasions

Origin

From Old French Breton, from Latin Brittō.

Phrases

  • Briton Ferry
  • North Briton
  • South Briton
  • West Briton

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