Britannic

[ bri-tan-ik ]

adjective

1. of Britain; British:

   Her Britannic Majesty.

2. Brythonic.

noun

1. Brythonic.

Britannic

/ brɪˈtænɪk /

adjective

1. of Britain; British (esp in the phrases His or Her Britannic Majesty )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Britannic¹

From the Latin word Britannicus, dating back to 1635–45. See Britannia, -ic

Example Sentences

It was evident that his Britannic Majesty's officers lived well in the good city of Philadelphia.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir William rose in a very stately manner, considering his deep potations, and called for a toast to his Britannic Majesty.

From Project Gutenberg

Britannic George, rather a dear morsel too, has come much cheaper hitherto.

From Project Gutenberg

Britannic Majesty is not successful this season; Highland Rebellions rising on him, and much going awry.

From Project Gutenberg

About which there had latterly been some anxiety, lest his Britannic Majesty himself might have broken off from it.

From Project Gutenberg