Basque
noun
ˈbask 
ˈbäsk
1
: a member of a people inhabiting the western Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay
2
: the language of the Basques of unknown relationship
3
not capitalized : a tight-fitting bodice for women
Basque adjective
Word History
Etymology
French, from Middle French, ultimately from Latin Vasco member of a group of ancient peoples inhabiting the present Basque country
First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1