Briton

noun Brit·on \ˈbri-t^ən\

: a British person

Full Definition of BRITON

: a member of one of the peoples inhabiting Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions

: a native or subject of Great Britain; especially : englishman

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Middle English Breton, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin Britton-, Britto, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython

First Known Use: 13th century

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