Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
British — may refer to:* British people, or Britons , inhabitants of Great Britain, the United Kingdom, or associated territories (to understand these distinctions, see Terminology of the British Isles) ** Britons (historic), sometimes Brythons , ancient… … Wikipedia
British — Brit ish (br[i^]t [i^]sh), a. [AS. Brittisc, Bryttisc.] Of or pertaining to Great Britain or to its inhabitants; sometimes restricted to the original inhabitants. [1913 Webster] {British gum}, a brownish substance, very soluble in cold water,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
british — [bʀitiʃ] n. et adj. ÉTYM. XXe; mot angl., « britannique ». ❖ ♦ Fam. Anglais, anglaise. || Les British. ⇒ Angliche. Adj. || Un style très british. ♦ N. m. L anglais, tel qu il … Encyclopédie Universelle
British — O.E. Bryttisc of or relating to (ancient) Britons, from Bryttas natives of ancient Britain (see BRITON (Cf. Briton)). First modern record of British Isles is from 1620s … Etymology dictionary
British — Brit ish, n. pl. People of Great Britain. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
British — Britishly, adv. Britishness, n. /brit ish/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to Great Britain or its inhabitants. 2. used esp. by natives or inhabitants of Great Britain: In this dictionary, Brit. is an abbreviation for British usage. n. 3. the people… … Universalium
British — (as used in expressions) British Broadcasting Corp. British Petroleum Co. PLC, British Airways British American Tobacco PLC British American Tobacco Company Ltd. (1902–76) British Columbia, University of British Invasion British North America Act … Enciclopedia Universal
British — Brit|ish1 [ˈbrıtıʃ] adj [: Old English; Origin: Brettisc of ancient Britain , from Bret British person , from a Celtic language] relating to Britain or its people ▪ the British government ▪ a British born scientist >Britishness n [U] British 2 … Dictionary of contemporary English
British — [[t]brɪ̱tɪʃ[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ British means belonging or relating to the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture. ...the British government. ...traditional British cookery. 2) N PLURAL The British are the people of Great Britain … English dictionary
British — noun Etymology: Middle English Bruttische of Britain, from Old English Brettisc, from Brettas Britons, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton Date: 13th century 1. a. the Celtic language of the ancient Britons b. British English … New Collegiate Dictionary
