First Known Use: 15th century
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Scythian
noun Scyth·i·an \ˈsi-thē-ən, -thē-\
Definition of SCYTHIAN
1
: a member of an ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia
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Origin of SCYTHIAN
Latin Scytha, from Greek Skythēs
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