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Etruscan [ɪˈtrʌskən], Etrurian [ɪˈtrʊərɪən] n 1. (Historical Terms) a member of an ancient people of central Italy whose civilization influenced the Romans, who had suppressed them by about 200 bc 2. (Linguistics / Languages) (Historical Terms) the non-Indo-European language of the ancient Etruscans, whose few surviving records have not been fully interpreted adj
(Historical Terms) of, relating to, or characteristic of Etruria, the Etruscans, their culture, or their language ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations Etruscan [ɪˈtrʌskən] adj → etrusco/a Etruscan [ɪˈtrʌskən] adj → etrusco/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Celtic dolmen and cromlech, the Etruscan tumulus, the Hebrew galgal, are words. It was found among the ruins of one of the oldest of the Etruscan cities. It was usual for ladies who received in the evenings to wear what were called "simple dinner dresses": a close-fitting armour of whale-boned silk, slightly open in the neck, with lace ruffles filling in the crack, and tight sleeves with a flounce uncovering just enough wrist to show an Etruscan gold bracelet or a velvet band. |
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