Historical nomadic warrior people from Central Asia, or informally, a term used by British soldiers for German soldiers during World War I.
From Latin 'Hunni,' borrowed from a Turkic language; the term was applied to various steppe peoples over centuries, and gained new usage during WWI as a derogatory term.
The Huns became so legendary for their military strength that 'hun' became a catch-all insult for any fierce enemy—during WWI, it was propaganda more than history!
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