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Brittonic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /bɹɪˈtɒnɪk/ (UK)

Etymology

From Briton + -ic, with -tt- after Latin Brittō.

Meanings

  1. Brythonic; pertaining to the Celtic people inhabiting Britain before the Roman conquest, and to their language.
    • The Welsh language is not a backwards, insignificant thing; it is a fundamental part of Britain’s collective history. I find it absurd that so few English people realise it is still spoken in families and communities across Wales, as part of a Brittonic culture which has survived through the ages. 2014 July 23, Ellie Mae O'Hagen, The Guardian:

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most Brittonic Degree=Sup lexicographic
more Brittonic Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Brittonic en · PROPN

Pronunciation

  • /bɹɪˈtɒnɪk/ (UK)

Etymology

From Briton + -ic, with -tt- after Latin Brittō.

Meanings

  1. The group of Insular Celtic languages.