Frisii

/ˈfrɪʃiː/ noun

Definition

The Frisii; an ancient Germanic people who inhabited the coastal regions of what is now the Netherlands and northwestern Germany.

Etymology

Latin name for these Germanic tribes, first documented by Roman sources. The root possibly relates to 'fresh' or 'bold,' though etymology is debated.

Kelly Says

The Frisii so effectively resisted Roman conquest that even Caesar's legions struggled to subdue them—they built terpen (artificial dwelling mounds) and knew every tidal channel of their marshland homeland.

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