SAMNITE
\sˈamna͡ɪt], \sˈamnaɪt], \s_ˈa_m_n_aɪ_t]\
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an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
By Princeton University
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an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
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sam'n[=i]t, adj. and n. pertaining to an ancient Sabine people of central Italy, crushed by the Romans after a long struggle: a Roman gladiator armed with shield, sleeve on right arm, helmet, shoulder-piece, and greave.
By Thomas Davidson
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