Frisii, a Germanic people, who lived on the North Sea coast from west of the Ijsselmeer eastwards to the Ems. Like the Bructeri and Chauci, they were divided into two sections, maiores and minores, but the significance is unknown. Overrun by *Drusus in 12 bce, they paid their tribute in oxhides. They revolted in 28 ce following extortionate tax demands and maintained their freedom until 47.
