"Gepid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gepids [plural], Gepidae [plural]
Etymology: From Latin Gepidae. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|Gepidae}} Latin Gepidae Head templates: {{en-noun|s|Gepidae}} Gepid (plural Gepids or Gepidae)
  1. (historical) A member of an East Germanic people related to the Goths. Wikipedia link: en:Gepids Tags: historical Categories (topical): Germanic tribes
    Sense id: en-Gepid-en-noun-VNwnUS0w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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