Goth

(gät̸h, gôt̸h)

noun

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

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

Gothic

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noun

A style of rock music, noted especially for somber or ethereal tones and lugubrious lyrics.
A performer or follower of this style of music.

Origin:

Origin: From Gothic (from a view of Gothic styles or genres as dark or gloomy)

noun

A member of a Germanic people who invaded the Roman Empire in the early centuries of the Christian era.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English Gothes, Goths

Origin: , from Late Latin Gothī

Origin: , of Germanic origin

Origin: ; akin to Old English Gota

Origin: and Old Norse Goti, Goth

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