most teuton
n, ˈtyut noun
1.
a member of a Germanic people or tribe first mentioned in the 4th century b.c. and supposed to have dwelt in Jutland.
2.
a native of Germany or a person of German origin.
adjective
3.
Origin:
1720–30; < Latin Teutonī (plural) tribal name < Germanic
1720–30; < Latin Teutonī (plural) tribal name < Germanic
Related forms
an·ti-Teu·ton, adjective, noun
non-Teu·ton, noun, adjective
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Teuton (ˈtjuːtən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a member of an ancient Germanic people from Jutland who migrated to S Gaul in the 2nd century |
| 2. | a member of any people speaking a Germanic language, esp a German |
| —adj | |
| 3. | Teutonic |
| [C18: from Latin Teutonī the Teutons, of Germanic origin] | |
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