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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But the ongoing controversy does not seem to be putting off the 31-year-old Basque, who is certainly one to watch when the Masters begins on 9 April.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The Basque Coast hospital praises what it calls a "virtuous" financing model that "diversifies" its funding sources and lets people invest their savings in a product that is "useful, transparent and local".
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 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
The first minister is currently visiting the Basque region in northern Spain.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
The Basque lying against my knees pointed out the view with the neck of the wine-bottle, and winked at us.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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