Roscian

[rosh-ee-uh n, rosh-uh n] /ˈrɒʃ i ən, ˈrɒʃ ən/

adjective

of, relating to, or involving acting.

Origin of Roscian

1630-1640

First recorded in 1630-40; Rosci(us) + -an

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They are threatening the Roscian law, and even the corn law.

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The Roscian strain in him had its own tragic force and reality.

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And now, in pity to an afflicted parent, hear for a while his offspring's Roscian capabilities.

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