Pict

Meaning

Noun

  • A member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland.

Origin

  • From Latin Pictus, probably rendering a Pictish autonym; see the Latin entry for details. Compare Old English Peohtas, which appears to show the effects of Grimm's law.

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