n. 1 a member of a warlike Asiatic nomadic people who invaded and ravaged Europe in the 4th-5th c. 2 offens. a German (esp. in military contexts). 3 an uncivilized devastator; a vandal. Hunnish adj.
[ OE Hune pl. f. LL Hunni f. Gk Hounnoi f. Turki Hun-y ]