Recent Examples on the WebThe Jamaican dance band The Vagabonds were formed in 1960, and the group relocated to the United Kingdom at the height of the British Invasion in 1964.—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 May 2024 Our guide to the 101 best West Coast experiences brings you essential things to do in Baja, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.—Michelle Woo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for British
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English Bruttische of Britain, from Old English Brettisc, from Brettas Britons, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of British was
before the 12th century
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