Noun
Frisii pl (plural only)
(historical) A tribe of Northern Germany who dwelt between the rivers Rhine and Ems.
First, according to the Panegyrici Latini (Manuscript VIII), the ancient Frisii were forced to resettle within Roman territory as laeti (i. Source: Internet
If there had been any Frisii left in Frisia, they would have drowned. citation citation citation citation Third, after the collapse of the Roman Empire, there was a decline in population as Roman activity stopped and Roman institutions withdrew. Source: Internet
These people would eventually be referred to as 'Frisians', though they were not necessarily descended from the ancient Frisii. Source: Internet
As a result of these three factors, the Frisii and Frisiaevones disappeared from the area. Source: Internet
Disappearance of the Frisii Three factors contributed to the disappearance of the Frisii from the northern Netherlands. Source: Internet