Ossian

[ osh-uhn, os-ee-uhn ]

/ ˈɒʃ ən, ˈɒs i ən /

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noun Gaelic Legend.

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.

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Also Oi·sin

[uh-sheen] /ʌˈʃin/ .

Words nearby Ossian

Ossetia, Ossetian, Ossetic, Ossi, ossia, Ossian, Ossianic, ossicle, Ossie, Ossietzky, ossiferous

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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 Cook
Even a thousand years after the time of Ossian, the bards uttered their prophetic sayings.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
I 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 Burton
I 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 Burton

Ossianic, os-i-an′ik, adj. pertaining to Ossian or the poems dubiously attributed to him.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Ossian

Ossian

/ (ˈɒsɪən) /

noun

a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century adSee also Macpherson

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