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

The Volsci, indignant because they alone of all the spectators had been expelled, put themselves in readiness for battle.

From Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form by Dio, Cassius

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 Pinnock, William

The consul C. Nautius, however, was sent against the Volsci from Rome.

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

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

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