Volscian

noun

Vol·scian ˈväl-shən

ˈvȯl-skē-ən

plural Volscians

1

: a member of the Volsci

2

: the Italic language of the Volsci

Volscian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Volscian was in 1627

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“Volscian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Volscian. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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