First Known Use: 14th century
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1Goth
noun \ˈgäth\
Definition of GOTH
1
: a member of a Germanic people that overran the Roman Empire in the early centuries of the Christian era
2
often not capitalized a : rock music marked by dark and morbid lyrics b : a fan or performer of goth
3
: a person who wears mostly black clothing, uses dark dramatic makeup, and often has dyed black hair
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Origin of GOTH
Middle English Gothes, Gotes (plural), partly from Old English Gotan (plural); partly from Late Latin Gothi (plural)
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