1. Friesland - Noun
2. Friesland - Proper noun
one of the northernmost provinces of the Netherlands
the western part of the ancient region of Frisia in northern Europe on the North Sea between the Scheldt river and the Weser river; part of this region is now a province in the Netherlands
Source: WordNetAnthropometry Since the late Middle Ages, Friesland has been renowned for the exceptional height of its inhabitants, who were deemed among the tallest groups of Indo-Europeans. Source: Internet
After Napoleon was defeated in 1813, the department became part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands as the province of Friesland. Source: Internet
A press conference was held at 09:30 CET and the committee was due to meet again on 8 February. citation At the press conference, it was stated that in north Friesland the ice conditions were suitable to hold the race. Source: Internet
At its peak almost all of the current province Friesland was under the influence and control of Groningen. Source: Internet
But this arrangement did not restore peace in Friesland, which remained a source of trouble to Saxony. Source: Internet
During this period an area known as West Friesland (now part of North Holland) was conquered and integrated into Holland. Source: Internet