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Goth (gät̸h, gôt̸h)

noun

  1. any member of a Germanic people that invaded and conquered most of the Roman Empire in the 3d, 4th, and 5th centuries
  2. an uncouth, uncivilized person; barbarian

Etymology: < LL Gothi, pl. (for OE Gotan) < Gr Gothoi, pl. < base of Goth *Gutans, pl., or Gut (thiuda), Gothic (people)

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Gothic

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Goth Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • band: We met at university on a drunken night and woke up to realize we'd agreed to form a goth band.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: Fans of goth will insist it's not goth.
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