- a variation of Faeroese.
Faroese
Americannoun
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Faroese
plural
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Faroese
First recorded in 1850–55; Faroe (Islands) ( def. ) + -ese
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Stóra Dímun might be a window into the history of the Faroe Islands, but this book highlights how endangered Faroese culture has become.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The 56,000 Faroese speak a language with Nordic and Gaelic roots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
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 ● Jul. 14, 2025
And while these hot dogs are imported from Denmark and served “French-style,” they are distinctly Faroese.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2024
The Faroese could give them no clue to the mystery that shrouded the previous night.
From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Gordon Stables
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