Volsci

[ vol-sahy, -see, -shee ]

/ ˈvɒl saɪ, -si, -ʃi /

an ancient people of Latium who were conquered by the Romans in the last part of the 4th century b.c.

Example sentences from the Web for volsci

The Volsci, indignant because they alone of all the spectators had been expelled, put themselves in readiness for battle.

Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) |Cassius Dio
Among the Volsci and in the Pomptine territory it could not even be purchased.

The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 |Titus Livius
Everyone knew that the Volsci from over the Rhine would not be slow to come when the occasion offered.

Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire |James Wycliffe Headlam
Thus the Volsci of Antium were defeated, the town of Corioli was taken.

The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 |Titus Livius

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

The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 |Titus Livius

Volsci

/ (ˈvɒlskiː) /

a warlike people of ancient Latium, subdued by Rome in the fifth and fourth centuries bc