Faroese

American

[fair-oh-eez, -ees] / ˌfɛər oʊˈiz, -ˈis /

noun

plural

Faroese

Faeroese.

Faroese British

/ ˌfɛərəʊˈiːz /

adjective

a variant spelling of Faeroese

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Etymology

Origin of Faroese

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

Example Sentences

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Faroese pro-choice campaigners have argued the legislation was outdated and impinged on women's rights.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Salon

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".

From BBC

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

From BBC

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