English Explanatory Dictionary

fescennine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Obscene or scurrilous.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the ancient Etruscan town of Fescennia
  2. obscene or scurrilous

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛsənʌɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fescennine.wav

Word forms

fescennine more fescennine most fescennine

Etymology

From Latin Fescennīnus, from the name of the ancient Etruscan town of Fescennia, noted for the "Fescennine Verses", a tradition of scurrilous songs performed on special occasions.

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