Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Pertaining to the people of Friesland, or to their language.
  • noun A native or an inhabitant of Friesland; a Friese; one of the Low German people who were the ancestors of the present inhabitants of Friesland.
  • noun The language spoken in Friesland or by Friesians. See Friesic.

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  • proper noun A black and white dairy cow
  • proper noun A black breed of horse

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  • noun a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland

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Examples

  • If the alien scientists can study living specimens, not just archaeological relics, what will they make of fragile, highly strung racehorses and greyhounds, of snuffling bulldogs who can scarcely breathe and can't be born without Caesarian assistance, of blear-eyed Pekinese baby surrogates, of walking udders such as Friesian cows, walking rashers such as Landrace pigs, or walking woolly jumpers such as Merino sheep?

    Scientists' Responses Solicited James F. McGrath 2008

  • The Friesian School has this interesting article entitled The Fascist Ideology of Star Trek: Militarism, Collectivism, & Atheism where they explore the ramifications of the society as described in the two early Trek series and the movies.

    January 2009 2009

  • Two Friesian stallions – a large, black breed of horse originating in the Netherlands – were used for the role: Bonce worked as the main Pegasus, with the stunt rider riding Gallo.

    41 High Resolution Photos from Clash of the Titans | /Film 2010

  • One of his knights played by Damian Lewis, who is a pretty big TV actor, rides in on a very angelic Black Friesian.

    Early Buzz: Your Highness | /Film 2010

  • The Friesian School has this interesting article entitled The Fascist Ideology of Star Trek: Militarism, Collectivism, & Atheism where they explore the ramifications of the society as described in the two early Trek series and the movies.

    Tube Bits for 01/09/2009 2009

  • Later in the movie Damian rides his black Friesian through the woods after a 2-up team of Friesains galloping pull a very large carriage.

    Early Buzz: Your Highness | /Film 2010

  • Friesian horses, known for their large size and ebony coloring, were used to portray the mythical beast, and giant, feathery wings were added later digitally.

    Gods, monsters revisited in 'Clash of the Titans' 2010

  • This guy was a very thick Friesian, who had to be a stud due to the size of his body and neck.

    Early Buzz: Your Highness | /Film 2010

  • According to the Friesian School website, "Wittgenstein's maternal grandmother was the sister of Hayek's maternal great-grandfather".

    Archive 2008-06-01 2008

  • By the time they had reached Dokkum, she had mastered a great deal of Friesian history and had even learnt --- after a fashion -- the Friesian National Anthem, although she thought the translation,

    Politics 101 2010

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