"Frisian" is a word in ENGLISH
Of or pertaining to Friesland, a province of the
Netherlands; Friesic.
A native or inhabitant of Friesland; also, the language
spoken in Friesland. See Friesic, n.
Cabeza de Vaca had wrapped her in his arms and in his language, whispering about a life she did not understand although understanding seemed to form just beyond the sea and sand, waiting there for her to grow older. Even when the story confused her, she had caught words or phrases, ideas like fish, bold and surprising, tasting of her father’s mind. She had learned quickly to nod and speak because he needed her to do this, because his need surrounded her like the blue sky. She was his bastard, and he had loved her. Yes, he had loved her. That was the memory she couldn’t bear.
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Of or pertaining to Friesland, a province in the northern part of the Netherlands.
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