Goth

English

/ɡɒθ/, /ɡɑθ/

noun
Definitions
  • A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.
  • (figuratively) Uncivilized person, barbarian, vandal.
  • (alternative form of) goth (member of gothic subculture).

Etymology

Derived from Middle English Gothes derived from Old English Gotan derived from Latin Gothi (Goths) derived from Proto-Germanic *gutô.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*gutô

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