GOTH

Goth

(noun) one of the Teutonic people who invaded the Roman Empire in the 3rd to 5th centuries

peasant, barbarian, boor, churl, Goth, tyke, tike

(noun) a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

goth (plural goths)

(uncountable) A punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black, associated with mournful music and attitudes.

(uncountable, music) A style of punk rock influenced by glam rock; gothic rock.

(countable) A person who is part of the goth subculture.

Adjective

goth

Relating to this music or these people.

Etymology

Noun

Goth (plural Goths)

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).

Source: Wiktionary


Goth, n. Etym: [L. Gothi, pl.; cf. Gr.

1. (Ethnol.)

Definition: One of an ancient Teutonic race, who dwelt between the Elbe and the Vistula in the early part of the Christian era, and who overran and took an important part in subverting the Roman empire.

Note: Under the reign of Valens, they took possession of Dacia (the modern Transylvania and the adjoining regions), and came to be known as Ostrogoths and Visigoths, or East and West Goths; the former inhabiting countries on the Black Sea up to the Danube, and the latter on this river generally. Some of them took possession of the province of Moesia, and hence were called Moesogoths. Others, who made their way to Scandinavia, at a time unknown to history, are sometimes styled Suiogoths.

2. One who is rude or uncivilized; a barbarian; a rude, ignorant person. Chesterfield.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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