1. faroese - Noun
2. faroese - Adjective
4. Faroese - Proper noun
An inhabitant, or, collectively, inhabitants, of the Faroe islands.
Source: Webster's dictionaryForeign commercial interest: 14th century to Second World War The 14th century saw the start of what would prove to be a long era of foreign encroachment on the Faroese economy. Source: Internet
A 1982 study revealed that a Faroese person would consume an average of 12 grams of pilot whale meat and 7 grams of whale blubber a day. Source: Internet
Finally, in October 1992, the Faroese national bank (Sjóvinnurbankin) called in receivers and was forced to ask Denmark for a huge financial bailout. Source: Internet
Approximately 150 marriages took place between British soldiers and Faroese women, although the scale of the British presence on Vágar did lead to some local tensions. Source: Internet
During this period of the monopoly most Faroese goods ( wool products, fish, meat) were taken to the Netherlands, where they were sold at pre-determined prices. Source: Internet
Ethnic Faroese are, in genetic terms, among the most homogenous groups ever found. Source: Internet