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

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