n. [ From L. Britannia Great Britain. ] A white-metal alloy of tin, antimony, bismuth, copper, etc. It somewhat resembles silver, and is used for table ware. Called also
a. [ L. Britannicus, fr. Britannia Great Britain. ] Of or pertaining to Great Britain; British;
n.
n. A word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to Great Britain; any manner of using a word or words that is peculiar to Great Britain. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ AS. Brittisc, Bryttisc. ] Of or pertaining to Great Britain or to its inhabitants; -- sometimes restricted to the original inhabitants. [ 1913 Webster ]
British gum,
British lion,
British seas,
n. pl. People of Great Britain. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An Englishman; a subject or inhabitant of Great Britain, esp. one in the British military or naval service. [ Now used jocosely ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. [ AS. bryten Britain. ] British. [ Obs. ] Spenser. --
n. the people of Great Britain. [ informal ]