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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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
Atalanta's top-eight hopes were hit as they lost 3-2 at home to Athletic Bilbao, with the Basque side reviving their hopes of making the play-off round.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
The Basque manager rotated his pack heavily, to the chagrin of players like Vinicius Junior, who was benched on several occasions and hauled off early on others.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
The first minister is currently visiting the Basque region in northern Spain.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
Bill and the wine-bottle Basque were having a conversation.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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