Basque

[bask]

noun

1. one of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees regions in France and Spain.

2. their language, not known to be related to any other language.

3. (lowercase),  a close-fitting bodice, sometimes having an extension that covers the hips.

4. (lowercase),  the extension of this bodice or of a doublet.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Basques or their language.

Basque

¹

/ bæsk, bɑːsk /

noun

1. a member of a people of unknown origin living around the W Pyrenees in France and Spain

2. the language of this people, of no known relationship with any other language

adjective

1. relating to, denoting, or characteristic of this people or their language

basque

²

/ bɑːsk, bæsk /

noun

1. a short extension below the waist to the bodice of a woman's jacket, etc

2. a tight-fitting bodice for women

Word History and Origins

Origin of Basque¹

C19: from French, from Latin Vascō a Basque

Origin of Basque²

C19: perhaps from _Basque

Example Sentences

Fiji centre Sireli Maqala dotted over for the Basque visitors, who had dominated champions Toulouse last Sunday but drop down from top spot to fifth.

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After immigrating to Australia from the Basque Country, a region that straddles the border between France and Spain, the working-class house painter took roughly 13 years to build the family’s home.

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Emery believes the transition will be smooth with his fellow Basque countryman Olabe as they were able to replace Monchi quickly.

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One of the suspects was arrested on Monday as he prepared to take a train from the Basque region to cross the border to France.

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Crunchy and smooth shrimp croquettes, bright and flaky Basque ham and asparagus tarts, briny confit tuna and conserved-tomato toast, crisp then juicy, and pistachio white chocolate mousse.

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