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Volscian

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Vol·scian  (vlshn, vôlsk-n)
adj.
Of or relating to the Volsci or their language.
n.
1. The Italic language of the Volsci.
2. A member of the Volsci.
Volscian [ˈvɒlskɪən]
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) (Historical Terms) a member of the Volsci
2. (Linguistics / Languages) (Historical Terms) the extinct language of the Volsci, closely related to Umbrian
adj
(Historical Terms) (Social Science / Peoples) (Linguistics / Languages) of or relating to the Volsci or their language
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