/goth/ , n.
1. one of a Teutonic people who in the 3rd to 5th centuries invaded and settled in parts of the Roman Empire.
2. a person of no refinement; barbarian.
[ bef. 900; ME Gothe Gothi (pl.); r. OE Gotan (pl.) ( Gota, sing.); c. Goth Gut- (in Gut-thiuda Goth-people) ]