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Briton [ˈbrɪtən] n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Britain 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a citizen of the United Kingdom 3. (Historical Terms) History any of the early Celtic inhabitants of S Britain who were largely dispossessed by the Anglo-Saxon invaders after the 5th century a.d [from Old French Breton, from Latin Britto, of Celtic origin] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Briton Translations Briton [ˈbrɪtən] N → británico/a m/f; (loosely) → inglés/esa m/f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On these occasions might be seen the change since the unceremonious times of the old French traders; now the aristocratic character of the Briton shone forth magnificently, or rather the feudal spirit of the Highlander. Your friend is the model young Briton of the present time. The places to which you, as a smug Briton, may or may not take a lady |
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