Biscayan
/bɪˈskeɪən/noun
Relating to Biscay, its people, or the Basque variety traditionally associated with the region.
Did you know?The ultimate origin of Biscay’s name is uncertain, though it is closely associated with the Basque territory called Bizkaia and the Bay of Biscay.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient period
Basque
Bizkaia
“The Basque name for the historical territory of Biscay; its deeper etymology is uncertain.”
Medieval period
Latin
Bizcaya / Biscaya
“Medieval Latinized forms referring to the territory of Biscay.”
12th–13th Century
Old Spanish
Vizcaya
“The Castilian form of the regional name, later standardized as Vizcaya in Spanish.”
14th–15th Century
Middle English
Biscay
“The English name for the coastal region and adjacent bay.”
Modern English
English
Biscayan
“Relating to Biscay, its inhabitants, or the regional Basque language variety.”