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Oscan

Description:

Oscan refers to an ancient Italic language primarily spoken in southern Italy. It was used by the Osci, an ancient Italic people who inhabited the region during the 5th to 1st centuries BCE. Oscan is considered one of the oldest attested dialects of the Italic branch.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses:

1. Noun: The ancient language spoken by the Osci people.
2. Adjective: Relating to the Osci people or their language.

Usage:

Popular:

The Oscan language played a significant role in the linguistic development of the Italian Peninsula.

Local:

Oscan inscriptions can still be found in some regions of southern Italy.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: Scholars are examining the Oscan texts to gain insights into the Osci culture.

Adjective: The archaeologists discovered an Oscan tablet during the excavation.

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