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Frisian

(friz̸h′ən, frē′z̸hən)

noun

a person born or living in Friesland or the Frisian Islands
a member of an ancient Germanic tribe of N Holland
the West Germanic language spoken by the Frisians, closely related to Dutch and Old English

Origin: < L Frisii, the Frisians < OFris Frisa < Gmc *frisi, curl: so named from their hair style

adjective

designating or of Friesland or the Frisian Islands, or their people, language, or culture

See Frisian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A native or inhabitant of the Frisian Islands or Friesland.
The West Germanic language of the Frisians. It is the language most closely related to English.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin Frīsiī, the Frisians

Origin: , of Germanic origin

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Friˈsian adjective

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