Gothonic

/ɡɒˈθɒnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Goths or their language; having Germanic origins or qualities.

Etymology

From Goth + -onic (relating to or of the nature of). An academic or linguistic term used to classify linguistic features, peoples, and cultures connected to Gothic heritage.

Kelly Says

Gothonic is what linguists use when they're tracing how Old Gothic (an ancient Germanic language) influenced modern English. It's the fancy academic way of saying 'this comes from the Goths.'

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