n. & adj.
--n.
1. a member of a people of ancient Italy often at war with republican Rome.
2 the language of this people.
--adj. of this people or their language.
Etymology: ME f. L Samnites (pl.), rel. to Sabinus SABINE
n. & adj.
--n.
1. a member of a people of ancient Italy often at war with republican Rome.
2 the language of this people.
--adj. of this people or their language.
Etymology: ME f. L Samnites (pl.), rel. to Sabinus SABINE
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012