Southron

noun

: southerner: such as
a
chiefly Scotland : englishman
b
chiefly Southern US : a native or inhabitant of the southern U.S.

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Southron was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Southron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southron. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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