noun the language spoken by the basque people.
2. basque ·adj pertaining to biscay, its people, or their language.
3. basque ·noun one of a race, of unknown origin, inhabiting a region on the bay of biscay in spain and france.
4. basque ·noun a part of a lady's dress, resembling a jacket with a short skirt;
probably so called because this fashion of dress came from the basques.