Roscian

adjective

Ros·​ci·​an

ˈräsh(ē)ən

: of, relating to, or skilled in acting

Word History

Etymology

Latin roscianus of Roscius, from Roscius (Roman gentile name borne by several prominent persons including Quintus Roscius) + Latin -anus -an

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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