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Britannia (1)

Bri·tan·nia [ bri tánnyə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. symbol of Great Britain: the personification and symbol of Great Britain, shown as a seated woman wearing a helmet and holding a trident

2. metallurgy 
Same as  Britannia metal


[Pre-12th century. < Latin Brit(t)annia]
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