Obs. Also 4–5 Bretoner, Brytoner(e, Brutiner, Brutener, Bretener, Britonere. ‘ inhabitant of Brittany, a Frenchman, used as a term of reproach’ (Skeat, Gloss. P. Pl.).
1362. Langl., P. Pl., A. VII. 142. A Brutiner, a Braggere, a-bostede him alse. Ibid., 163. And buffetede þe brutiner aboute boþe his chekes. [1377 B. VI. 156, 178 Brytonere … Britoner; 1393 C. IX. 152, 173 brytonere … brutener.]
