I. ˈgäth, ˈgȯth noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin Gothi, plural, of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic Gut thiudai (dative) Gothic people, Old English Gotan (plural) Goths, Old Norse Gotar
1. capitalized : a member of a Germanic people that in ancient times dwelt between the Elbe and the Vistula and in the early centuries of the Christian era overran the Roman Empire — see ostrogoth , visigoth
2. capitalized : a native of the Swedish provinces of Gotland and Vestergotland
3. : a person totally lacking in culture or refinement : barbarian
II. noun
1. : rock music marked by dark and morbid lyrics
2. : a performer or fan of goth