Gŏth, n.
n. [Goth. Guthans, A-S. Geátas, O. H. Ger. Guti, Gudi, Lat. Gothi, Gr. Γόθοι.]
Sense 1. One of an ancient tribe or nation, of Asiatic origin, who overran and took an important part in subverting the Roman empire.
Under the reign of Valens, they took possession of Dacia (the modern Transylvania and the adjoining regions), and came to be known as Ostrogoths and Visigoths, or East and West Goths; the former inhabiting countries on the Black Sea up to the Danube, and the latter on this river generally. Some of them took possession of the province of Mœsia, and were hence called Mœso-Goths. Others, who made their way to Scandinavia, at a time unknown to history, are sometimes styled Suevio-Goths.
Sense 2. One rude or uncivilized; a barbarian; a rude, ignorant person. Chesterfield.