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Basque
[ bask ]
noun
- 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.
adjective
- of or relating to the Basques or their language.
basque
1/ bÉ‘Ësk; bæsk /
noun
- a short extension below the waist to the bodice of a woman's jacket, etc
- a tight-fitting bodice for women
Basque
2/ bæsk; bÉ‘Ësk /
noun
- 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
adjective
- relating to, denoting, or characteristic of this people or their language
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of Basque1
Origin of Basque2
Example Sentences
The Basques wanted him to stay another season, but Odegaard was beckoned back by Zidane to Madrid, where he started Real's first two games before struggling with a calf injury.
Political resistance has meant that the legislation is so far only being implemented in the northern regions of the Basque Country, Navarre and Catalonia, and its success is open to debate.
The detective’s singular pedigree: He’s the son of an Irish folk singer mom and a Basque sea captain dad.
Liverpool were close to signing the 25-year-old in the last window after a drawn-out pursuit only for the Basque club to talk him into staying.
On Sunday locals in the Basque city of San Sebastian plan to take to the streets under the banner: “We are in danger; degrow tourism!â€
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