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Gothic

An extinct Germanic language, once spoken by the Goths.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

An extinct Germanic language, once spoken by the Goths.

Origin: From , from , from + -ic, proposed to derive from unattested . Equivalent to . The various usages of the adjective are introduced nearly simultaneously in the first half of the 17th century. The literal meaning “of the Goths” is found in the 1611 preface of the King James Bible, in reference to the Gothicke tongue. The generalized meaning of “Germanic, Teutonic” appears in the 1640s. Reference to the medieval period in Western Europe, and specifically the architecture of that period (“barbaric style”, initially a term of abuse), also appears in the 1640s, as does reference to “Gothic charac. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

A particular species of moth of the family , Naenia typica.

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  • “Letters of the FAI (Federación Anarquista Ibérica) chiseled into limestone wallin Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, near sea. Bullet marks superimposed prove from Civil War, possibly 1937 May Days, possibly small shrapnel. Not currently protected so decided not to give out a location”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “🪄 Your Sims deserve to live like royalty. We've rounded up 10 must-have castles that'll transform your world—from winter fortresses to gothic estates. 🏰 Part 2 Coming soon!! Get the Links 👉 https://bit.ly/4cRYXhi #ts4 #thesims4 #sims4castles”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “www.kickstarter.com/projects/car... @carlations.bsky.social just dropped her new kickstarter!!! if you’re a fan of sailor moon, tarot, beautiful watercolour pinups, and gothic art —- this comic is soooo for you!!! 🖤✨ #comics #kickstarter #art #indie”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “This month in 1987 New Model Army released this US only single Lights Go Out /Poison Street🖤🔥🖤 www.youtube.com/watch?v=efZc... #80s #NMA #newmodelarmy #goth #gothic #darkpunk”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Fatal Charm - Iron Certain Irony [Nottingham, UK; New Wave / SynthPop / Gothic Indie](1985) https://redd.it/1gm62ix https://youtu.be/0dacJA07tJY”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

Certain moths of the family .

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  • “do not let gothic see this yall remember ts niche”

    — r/teenagers· May 2026
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