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Volsci
[ vol-sahy, -see, -shee ]
plural noun
- an ancient people of Latium who were conquered by the Romans in the last part of the 4th century b.c.
Volsci
/ ˈvɒlskiː /
plural noun
- a warlike people of ancient Latium, subdued by Rome in the fifth and fourth centuries bc
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The dictator Tubertus Posthumus gained a victory over the qui and Volsci, inconsiderable but noxious enemies of the commonwealth.
Tarquin makes war on the Volsci, and, with the plunder taken from them, builds a temple to Jupiter Capitolinus.
The senators and commons uniting, under the conduct of Æmilius, conquered in battle the Volsci and Æqui who renewed hostilities.
Everyone knew that the Volsci from over the Rhine would not be slow to come when the occasion offered.
They were sentenced and put to death, and the sons of Marcius through fear took refuge among the Volsci.
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