Hun \Hun\, n. [L. Hunni, also Chunni, and Chuni; cf. AS. H?nas, H?ne, OHG. H?ni, G. Hunnen.] One of a warlike nomadic people of Northern Asia who, in the 5th century, under Atilla, invaded and conquered a great part of Europe.
Hun n 1: a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century 2: offensive terms for a person of German descent [syn: {Kraut}, {Krauthead}, {Boche}, {Jerry}]