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  Lappish

  noun

  Sami.
• lappish
  lappish

  adjective

  of or relating to the Lapps, a nomadic people living chiefly in N Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula of Russia, or their language

Lappish

American  

[lap-ish] / ˈlæp ɪʃ /

noun

1. Sami.

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adjective

1. Also Lappic of, relating to, or characteristic of Lapland or the Sami.

lappish British  

/ ˈlæpɪʃ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Lapps, a nomadic people living chiefly in N Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula of Russia, or their language

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noun

1. the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family

Sensitive Note

See Lapp.

Etymology

Origin of Lappish

First recorded in 1870–75; Lapp + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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Lappish

At the same time in Finland the prime minister, Jyrki Katainen, summoned several European leaders for a retreat in a Lappish resort to discuss how to bring greater “fairness” to European affairs.

From Economist ● Mar. 27, 2013

Soon we were joined by the whole Lappish tribe, who came by twos and threes, bringing with them all the instruments and appliances necessary for the important business of milking.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various

I hope he will eventually respond as did my Lappish translator after one and a half years.

From Baron Pál Podmaniczky and the Norwegian Bible by Ilona, Martinovitsné Kutas

Before departing they presented the Lapp woman and her son with their gold-embroidered clothes and with many jewels; receiving in return gifts of Lappish garments made from reindeer skin.

From Top of the World Stories for Boys and Girls Translated from the Scandinavian Languages by Poulsson, Emilie

"You must have had luck with your fishing, Jon, since you've been at it all night?" said the mountaineer in Lappish, as he approached.

From The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Howard, Velma Swanston