I. ˈbret ə n adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French, from Medieval Latin Briton-, Brito, from Latin, Briton — more at briton
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Brittany, a region of France
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Brittany
II. noun
( -s )
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Brittany in France — called also Armorican
2. capitalized
a. : the Celtic language of the Breton people — see indo-european languages table
b. : the Brythonic division of Celtic
3. sometimes capitalized : a woman's hat made on a basic pattern of round crown and wide even brim that is curved upward all around