Friesish

/ˈfriːzɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Having the characteristics of or resembling Frisia or its culture; somewhat Frisian in nature.

Etymology

From 'Fries' (pertaining to Frisia) plus the suffix '-ish' (Old English 'isc', meaning of, relating to, or somewhat). The '-ish' suffix often conveys 'somewhat' or 'approximately.'

Kelly Says

The '-ish' suffix does something interesting—Frisian is the standard adjective, but Friesish suggests something more ambiguous or approximate, like how 'reddish' is different from 'red.'

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