Frisian
Frisian
Definition
Fri·sian (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
Etymology: < 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
Browse dictionary entries near Frisian
- friseur
- Frisco
- Frisbee
- frisé
- Fris
- frippery
- fringy
- fringing reef
- fringed polygala
- fringed gentian
- Frisian Islands
- frisk
- frisky
- frisson
- frit
- frit fly
- frites
- frith
- fritillary
- frittata
