Geat

noun

ˈgēt How to pronounce Geat (audio) ˈgā-ət How to pronounce Geat (audio)
 Old English  ˈyaət
: a member of a Scandinavian people of southern Sweden to which the legendary hero Beowulf belonged
Geatish
ˈgē-tish How to pronounce Geat (audio)
ˈgā-
 Old English  ˈyaə-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

Old English Gēat

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Geat was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Geat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Geat. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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