First Known Use: 13th century
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British
noun Brit·ish \ˈbri-tish\
Definition of BRITISH
1
a : the Celtic language of the ancient Britons b : british english
2
plural in construction : the people of Great Britain or the Commonwealth of Nations
— British adjective
— Brit·ish·ism \ˈbri-ti-ˌshi-zəm\ noun
— Brit·ish·ness noun
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Origin of BRITISH
Middle English Bruttische of Britain, from Old English Brettisc, from Brettas Britons, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton
Rhymes with BRITISH
BRITISH Defined for Kids
1British
adjective Brit·ish \ˈbri-tish\
Definition of BRITISH for Kids
: of or relating to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) or the British
2British
noun plural
Definition of BRITISH for Kids
: the people of Great Britain
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