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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Volsci

The Romans had triumphed over the Sab'ines, the Etru'rians, the Latins, the Her'nici, the Æ'qui, and the Volsci; and now began to look for greater conquests.

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 William Pinnock

Now, first of all," says he, "Romans, it is the intention of myself and of my colleague to march the legions against the Volsci and the Æqui.

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

The middle of Italy contained several states or confederacies, under the denominations of Etrurians, Samnites, Latins, Volsci, Campanians, Sabines, &c.

From Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) by Charles K. Dillaway

Camilla, queen of the Volsci, was so swift of foot that she could run over standing corn, without bending the ears, and over the sea without wetting her feet.—Virgil,

From Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Among the Volsci and in the Pomptine territory it could not even be purchased.

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