SINCE 1828

Breton

noun Bret·on \ ˈbre-tᵊn \

Definition of Breton

1 : a native or inhabitant of Brittany

2 : the Celtic language of the Breton people

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Origin and Etymology of breton

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

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First Known Use: 13th century

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biographical name Bre·ton \ brə-ˈtōⁿ \

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