: a member of a Scandinavian people of southern Sweden to which the legendary hero Beowulf belonged
Word History
Etymology
Old English Gēat
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of Geat was
before the 12th century
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“Geat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Geat. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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