Etymology
The term "Gascon" comes from the Basque word "Waskoi", which referred to the Aquitanian people who inhabited the region of Gascony in southwestern France. The Romans later Latinized the name to "Vascones" and eventually "Gascones".
Meaning
The Basque word "Waskoi" may have meant "people of the forest" or "people of the clearing". It could also be related to the Basque word "waska", meaning "horn", referring to the hilly terrain of Gascony.
Origin
The Gascons are a Celtic-Aquitanian people who have inhabited Gascony for centuries. They were initially conquered by the Romans in the 1st century BC and later by the Visigoths and Franks. Despite these conquests, the Gascon language and culture have survived to this day.
Modern Usage
The term "Gascon" is still used today to refer to the people of Gascony, as well as their language, culture, and cuisine. It is also used as a surname and as a name for various places and institutions in the region.
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