one of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees regions in France and Spain.
their language, not known to be related to any other language.
(lowercase) a close-fitting bodice, sometimes having an extension that covers the hips.
(lowercase) the extension of this bodice or of a doublet.
a member of a people of unknown origin living around the W Pyrenees in France and Spain
the language of this people, of no known relationship with any other language
a short extension below the waist to the bodice of a woman's jacket, etc
a tight-fitting bodice for women
C19: from French, from Latin Vascō a Basque
C19: perhaps from Basque
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"Gabi gave everything, even in training. He had to win. Mikel was calmer. But you knew not to rub him up the wrong way. He had that tough Basque edge."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
They crept across the border and Spain met them as berlinas by the mid-20th century, mostly in quiet corners of Catalonia and the Basque country.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
On Sunday the American's revived La Real visit rivals Athletic Bilbao in a Basque derby clash made all the more charged by Ernesto Valverde's team's poor form.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
The first minister is currently visiting the Basque region in northern Spain.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
The Basque wagged a forefinger at him and handed the bottle back, slapping in the cork with the palm of his hand.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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