Lappish

American  

[lap-ish] / ˈlæp ɪʃ /

noun

1. Sami.

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adjective

1. Also Lappic of, relating to, or characteristic of Lapland or the Sami.

lappish British  

/ ˈlæpɪʃ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Lapps, a nomadic people living chiefly in N Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula of Russia, or their language

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noun

1. the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family

Sensitive Note

See Lapp.

Etymology

Origin of Lappish

First recorded in 1870–75; Lapp + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

At the same time in Finland the prime minister, Jyrki Katainen, summoned several European leaders for a retreat in a Lappish resort to discuss how to bring greater “fairness” to European affairs.

From Economist • Mar. 27, 2013

Before departing they presented the Lapp woman and her son with their gold-embroidered clothes and with many jewels; receiving in return gifts of Lappish garments made from reindeer skin.

From Top of the World Stories for Boys and Girls Translated from the Scandinavian Languages by Poulsson, Emilie

An engineer had sent Söderberg across the lake with her, as he spoke Lappish.

From The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Howard, Velma Swanston

"Thy hound shall fulfil all thy commands," said the Lappish wizard.

From Top of the World Stories for Boys and Girls Translated from the Scandinavian Languages by Poulsson, Emilie

Soon we were joined by the whole Lappish tribe, who came by twos and threes, bringing with them all the instruments and appliances necessary for the important business of milking.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various