Faroese

[fair-oh-eez, -ees]

noun

plural

Faroese 

1. Faeroese.

Faroese

/ ˌfɛərəʊˈiːz /

adjective

1. a variant spelling of Faeroese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Faroese¹

First recorded in 1850–55; Faroe (Islands) ( def. ) + -ese

Example Sentences

The Faroese prime minister says Shetland could boost growth and revitalise island life by following his country in replacing ageing ferries with undersea tunnels.

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And while these hot dogs are imported from Denmark and served “French-style,” they are distinctly Faroese.

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Before the trip, the Faroese member of the crew, Livar Nysted, said when you were in the middle of a storm "you just try to do the best you can".

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A jumper, knitted in vibrant colour and in a Faroese style, was found among a huge stash of letters.

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Iceland said on Monday night it had flown out 126 Icelanders, five Faroese, four Norwegians and 12 Germans who had been stranded in Israel from Amman, Jordan, on a government-sponsored plane.

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