\Goth\, n. [L. Gothi, pl.; cf. Gr. ?]
1. (Ethnol.) One of an ancient Teutonic race, who dwelt
   between the Elbe and the Vistula in the early part of the
   Christian era, and who overran and took an important part
   in subverting the Roman empire.
Note: 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 Moesia, and hence
      were called Moesogoths. Others, who made their way to
      Scandinavia, at a time unknown to history, are
      sometimes styled Suiogoths.
2. One who is rude or uncivilized; a barbarian; a rude,
   ignorant person. --Chesterfield.