Associations to the word «Oscan»

Wiktionary

OSCAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to the Oscan language or Oscan people, or their writing system.
OSCAN, noun. A member of an ancient group of Italic-speaking peoples of Campania (the Osci).
OSCAN, proper noun. The language of the Oscan people.

Dictionary definition

OSCAN, noun. An Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania.
OSCAN, noun. An extinct Italic language of ancient southern Italy.

Wise words

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