Breton

noun

Bret·on ˈbre-tᵊn

: a native or inhabitant of Brittany

: the Celtic language of the Breton people

Breton adjective

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of Breton was in the 13th century

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“Breton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Breton. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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Breton

noun

Bret·on ˈbret-ən

: a person born or living in Brittany

Breton

Bre·ton brə-ˈtōⁿ

André 1896–1966 French surrealist poet

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