Basque

[bask]

noun

1. one of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees regions in France and Spain.

2. their language, not known to be related to any other language.

3. (lowercase),  a close-fitting bodice, sometimes having an extension that covers the hips.

4. (lowercase),  the extension of this bodice or of a doublet.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Basques or their language.

Basque

¹

/ bæsk, bɑːsk /

noun

1. a member of a people of unknown origin living around the W Pyrenees in France and Spain

2. the language of this people, of no known relationship with any other language

adjective

1. relating to, denoting, or characteristic of this people or their language

basque

²

/ bɑːsk, bæsk /

noun

1. a short extension below the waist to the bodice of a woman's jacket, etc

2. a tight-fitting bodice for women

Word History and Origins

Origin of Basque¹

C19: from French, from Latin Vascō a Basque

Origin of Basque²

C19: perhaps from _Basque

Example Sentences

The Basque, who played under managers as different as Javier Clemente, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, has absorbed lessons from every school of thought.

From BBC

One of the suspects was arrested on Monday as he prepared to take a train from the Basque region to cross the border to France.

From BBC

Crunchy and smooth shrimp croquettes, bright and flaky Basque ham and asparagus tarts, briny confit tuna and conserved-tomato toast, crisp then juicy, and pistachio white chocolate mousse.

From Salon

And Zubimendi's signing might free him up even more - with the Basque having better mobility than Partey, plus his focus on defending.

From BBC

To ensure nothing is lost in translation, Springsteen’s brief forays into politics of about two to three minutes each are translated for local audiences in German, French, Spanish, Basque and Italian subtitles on the giant video walls onstage.

From Los Angeles Times