Pertaining to Biscay, its people, or their language. [1913 Webster]
basque, n. [F.].
One of a race, of unknown origin, inhabiting a region on the Bay of Biscay in Spain and France. [1913 Webster]
The language spoken by the Basque people. [1913 Webster]
A part of a lady's dress, resembling a jacket with a short skirt; -- probably so called because this fashion of dress came from the Basques. [1913 Webster]
basque, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a member of a people of the Western Pyrenees.
2 the language of this people.
--adj. of or relating to the Basques or their language.
Etymology
F f. L Vasco -onis
basque, n. a close-fitting bodice extending from the shoulders to the waist and often with a short continuation below waist level.