Breton

noun

Bret·​on ˈbre-tᵊn 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Brittany

2

: the Celtic language of the Breton people

Breton adjective

Word History

Etymology

French, from Medieval Latin Briton-, Brito, from Latin, Briton

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Breton

noun

Bret·​on ˈbret-ən 

: a person born or living in Brittany

Biographical Definition

Breton

biographical name

Bre·​ton brə-ˈtōⁿ 

André 1896–1966 French surrealist poet