Samnite

//ˈsæm.naɪt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of ancient Samnium. historical
  2. 2
    an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans wordnet
  3. 3
    A Roman gladiator armed with shield, sleeve on right arm, helmet, shoulder-piece, and greave. Ancient-Rome, historical

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