noun

teuton

Teuton (noun) means a member of an early Germanic tribe living in Jutland noted in historical writings by Greek and Roman authors.

noun

A member of an early Germanic tribe living in Jutland noted in historical writings by Greek and Roman authors.

A member of the Teutonic Order.

A member of any Germanic language-speaking people, especially a German.

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Etymology

PIE word *tewtéh₂ Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *tewtéh₂der. Latin Teutonēsbor. English Teuton Borrowed from Latin Teutonēs, Teutonī (“the Teutons”) (compare Ancient Greek Τεύτονες (Teútones)), possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *tewtéh₂ (“people”). First attested in the early 1700s.

Rhymes for teuton

futon

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of teuton?

"teuton" (noun) means a member of an early Germanic tribe living in Jutland noted in historical writings by Greek and Roman authors.

What are the different meanings of teuton?

"teuton" has 3 main meanings: 1. A member of an early Germanic tribe living in Jutland noted in historical writings by Greek and Roman authors; 2. A member of the Teutonic Order; 3. A member of any Germanic language-speaking people, especially a German.