Where does “basque” come from?
basque (French) comes from Old French baste.
basque (French): skirt, skirts (of a jacket, morning coat etc.); basque (of waistcoat)
Definitions
- skirt, skirts (of a jacket, morning coat etc.); basque (of waistcoat)
Ancestry of “basque”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | baste | — |