Bret·on
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Definition of Breton
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: a native or inhabitant of Brittany
2
: the Celtic language of the Breton people
Breton
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Bre·ton
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Definition of Breton (Entry 2 of 2)
André 1896–1966 French surrealist poet
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“Breton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Breton. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.
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