Briton
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Brit·on

noun \ˈbri-tən\

Definition of BRITON

1
: a member of one of the peoples inhabiting Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions
2
: a native or subject of Great Britain; especially : englishman

Origin of BRITON

Middle English Breton, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin Britton-, Britto, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython
First Known Use: 13th century

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