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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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Beginning the play as Caius Martius, arrogant son of Volumnia, he earns the name Coriolanus after leading the Roman army to victory over the Volscians.
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With the exception, centuries before, of the treason of Coriolanus and his defection to Rome's sworn enemies, the Volscians, Rome had always managed to solve her internal disputes without resort to violence or betrayal.
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When, early in the tragedy, the Volscians beat back the Roman soldiers to their trenches, Coriolanus erupts: All the contagion of the south light on you, You shames of Rome
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