basque

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See also: Basque

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French basque.

Pronunciation

Noun

basque (plural basques)

  1. The part of a waistcoat etc. extending below the waist.
  2. A woman's close-fitting bodice, underbodice, or corset having such a feature.

Translations


French

French Wikipedia has an article on:
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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bask/
  • basque:(file)

Etymology 1

From Old French baste, probably borrowed from Occitan basto.

Noun

basque f (plural basques)

  1. skirt, skirts (of a jacket, morning coat etc.); basque (of waistcoat)

Etymology 2

From Latin Vasco, singular form of the plural noun Vascones. The transition of the initial -v- to -b- indicates a likely loan from Spanish or Occitan. Doublet of gascon, from the accusative form Vasconem.

Noun

basque m (uncountable)

  1. Basque (language)

Adjective

basque (plural basques)

  1. Basque

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