Associations to the word «Samnite»

Wiktionary

SAMNITE, noun. A native or inhabitant of ancient Samnium.

Dictionary definition

SAMNITE, noun. An Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans.

Wise words

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