Volsci

American  

[vol-sahy, -see, -shee] / ˈvɒl saɪ, -si, -ʃi /

plural noun

1. an ancient people of Latium who were conquered by the Romans in the last part of the 4th century b.c.

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Volsci British  

/ ˈvɒlskiː /

plural noun

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

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Example Sentences

Gerard Butler has been cast as Coriolanus's nemesis Aufidius, the general of the Volsci people.

From The Guardian • May 6, 2010

Being condemned in his absence, he went into exile to the Volsci, threatening his country, and even then breathing all the resentment of an enemy.

From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus

Less frequently the verb agrees with an appositive; as,— Coriolī, oppidum Volscōrum, captum est, Corioli, a town of the Volsci, was captured.

From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)

Atticus, I presume, gave the account as we now have it, that he was killed in a tumult of the Volsci, and Fabius Pictor had written that he lived till old age135.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Fortune followed him in every expedition, and he was now so famous for his victories, that the Volsci left their towns defenceless to follow him into the field.

From Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. by Pinnock, William