Meaning Breton
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Breton


"native or language of Brittany," late 14c., from French form of Briton (q.v.).
Source: etymonline.com

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Breton


A Celtic language spoken in the northwestern part of France. Not to be confused with a Briton with an -i (i.e., a British person). See further discussion under "Bretons" below.
Source: web.cn.edu

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Breton


(n) a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)(n) a Celtic language of Brittany
Source: beedictionary.com

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Breton


a rich round pound cake; specialty of Brittany.
Source: patriciawells.com

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Breton


A poet and the leader of the Surrealists, whose members included the artists Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, and Man Ray, and the poets Paul and Gala Éluard. Breton outlined in successive manifestos the ten [..]
Source: aci-iac.ca

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Breton


A person from Brittany.
Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Breton


Breton is the Celtic language that is spoken in Brittany in France. It is descended from a language spoken by the Celts of southeastern Britain (who were called Bretons).
Source: behindthename





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