I. ˈbrid.]ish, -it], ]ēsh\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Middle English Bruttische, Brytysshe, from Old English Brettisc, Bryttisc, Brittisc, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the original inhabitants of Britain
2.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Great Britain or its inhabitants
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the British Commonwealth
c. : of, relating to, or characteristic of England
• brit·ish·ness noun -es usually capitalized
II. noun
( -es )
Usage: capitalized
1.
a. : the Celtic language of the ancient Britons
b. : british english
2. plural in construction
a. : the people native to or naturalized in Great Britain
b. : the primarily British people of the British Commonwealth
c. : the people of the British Commonwealth