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
Ossian Related Forms
Os′·si·an′ic (äs′ē an′ik, äs̸h′-) adjective
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