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Vocabulary Entry
oscan
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A member of a group of ancient Italic peoples who lived in the southern part of Italy.
Example Sentences
"The Oscans were known for their rich agricultural traditions."
"Historians study the Oscans to understand the development of early Italian culture."
"Ancient texts often mention the battles between the Oscans and their neighboring tribes."
V
verb
(obsolete) To speak or pronounce in a certain way; to enunciate.
Example Sentences
"He oscillated between two pronunciations of the word, unsure which was correct."
"The teacher encouraged her students to oscan their letters clearly."
"They practiced to oscan the complex phrases more distinctly."