Volsci

[ vol-sahy, -see, -shee ]

plural noun

1. 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

1. a warlike people of ancient Latium, subdued by Rome in the fifth and fourth centuries bc

Example Sentences

The dictator Tubertus Posthumus gained a victory over the qui and Volsci, inconsiderable but noxious enemies of the commonwealth.

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Tarquin makes war on the Volsci, and, with the plunder taken from them, builds a temple to Jupiter Capitolinus.

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The senators and commons uniting, under the conduct of Æmilius, conquered in battle the Volsci and Æqui who renewed hostilities.

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Everyone knew that the Volsci from over the Rhine would not be slow to come when the occasion offered.

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They were sentenced and put to death, and the sons of Marcius through fear took refuge among the Volsci.

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