/ Dictionary / Index B Breton: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Bret•on Pronunciation: (bret'n Fr. br&schwa&sylptôn'), [key] — n. a native or inhabitant of Brittany. Also calledthe Celtic language of Brittany. (often l.c.) a round hat for women, with a flat crown and a turned-up brim. —adj. pertaining to Brittany, the Bretons, or their language. Bre•ton Pronunciation: (bru-tôn'), [key] — n. 1896–1966, French poet, essayist, and critic. 1827–1906, French painter. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: breton (Thesaurus) brethren Breton lace Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language