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

Tarquin makes war on the Volsci, and, with the plunder taken from them, builds a temple to Jupiter Capitolinus.

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

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

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

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 Dillaway, Charles K.