Breton

noun

Bret·​on ˈbre-tᵊn How to pronounce Breton (audio)
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

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 3 Dec. 2023.

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Breton

noun
Bret·​on ˈbret-ən How to pronounce Breton (audio)
: a person born or living in Brittany

Biographical Definition

Breton

biographical name

Bre·​ton brə-ˈtōⁿ How to pronounce Breton (audio)
André 1896–1966 French surrealist poet

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Breton

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