Friesian

noun

Frie·​sian ˈfrē-zhən How to pronounce Friesian (audio)
chiefly British

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Tanya Tucker made a triumphant — and historic — entrance onto Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry stage Friday evening (June 2), as she was seated astride a black Friesian Stallion named Lauwe the Magnificent to sing her opening song during the broadcast. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

variant of Frisian

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Friesian was in 1923

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“Friesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Friesian. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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