Breton: Meaning and Definition of
Bret•on
Pronunciation: (bret'n Fr. br&schwa&sylptôn'), [key]
— n.
- a native or inhabitant of Brittany.
- Also calledthe Celtic language of Brittany.
- (often l.c.) a round hat for women, with a flat crown and a turned-up brim.
—adj.
- pertaining to Brittany, the Bretons, or their language.
Bre•ton
Pronunciation: (bru-tôn'), [key]
— n.
- 1896–1966, French poet, essayist, and critic.
- 1827–1906, French painter.
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