Ossian
a legendary hero and poet and son of Finn, who is supposed to have lived during the 3rd century a.d., represented in Gaelic poems and in imitations of them written by James Macpherson in the 18th century.
- Also Oi·sin [uh-sheen] /ʌˈʃin/ .
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How to use Ossian in a sentence
Ossian was the rage—quotations from the blind bard of Morven were in every one's mouth.
Art in England | Dutton CookEven a thousand years after the time of Ossian, the bards uttered their prophetic sayings.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantI approve very much of your plan for ascertaining the authenticity of Ossian's Poems; and I doubt not of your success.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonI see you entertain a great doubt with regard to the authenticity of the poems of Ossian.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonOssianic, os-i-an′ik, adj. pertaining to Ossian or the poems dubiously attributed to him.
British Dictionary definitions for Ossian
/ (ˈɒsɪən) /
a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century ad: See also Macpherson
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