basque

See also: Basque

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French basque.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /bæsk/, /bɑːsk/
Rhymes: -æsk, -ɑːsk

Noun

basque (plural basques)

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

Translations

part of waistcoat

French: basque (fr) f

corset

French: guêpière (fr) f

French

Pronunciation

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

Etymology 1

Old French baste, probably from Occitan basto.

Noun

basque f (plural basques)

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

Etymology 2

Latin Vascō.

Noun

basque m (uncountable)

Basque (language)

Adjective

basque (plural basques)

Basque

Further reading

“basque” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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