Biscay

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Etymology

Attested in the 9th-11th centuries CE as Bizcai, Bizkai, Bickaga. Ultimately from Basque bizkar (“low ridge”). Compare Basque Bizkaia, Spanish Vizcaya.

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Biscay

  1. A province of the Basque Country, Spain.
  2. Clipping of Bay of Biscay.
  3. A sea area corresponding to the Bay of Biscay.

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