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Ossian definition

Os·sian (äs̸h′ən, äs′ē ən)

noun

Gael. Folklore a bard and hero of the 3d cent.: James James Macpherson published pieces of poetic prose (1761-65) which he falsely claimed were his translations of Ossian's poetry from old Gaelic manuscripts

Etymology: Gael Oisīn, dim. of os, a fawn

Related Forms:

  • Ossianic Os′·si·an′ic (äs′ē an′ik, äs̸h′-) adjective

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