Ossian
a legendary hero and poet and son of Finn, who is supposed to have lived during the 3rd century a.d., represented in Gaelic poems and in imitations of them written by James Macpherson in the 18th century.
- Also Oi·sin [uh-sheen] /ʌˈʃin/ .
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How to use Ossian in a sentence
In County Clare it is said that once when he was in the full vigour of youth Oisin lay down under a tree to rest and fell asleep.
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney HartlandOisin was not long in making up his mind, and all the delights of Tir na n'Og were laid at his feet.
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney HartlandThe sack had fallen a little aside; and the man asked Oisin to assist him in balancing it properly.
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney HartlandOisin, good-naturedly stooping, caught it and gave it such a heave that it fell over on the other side.
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney HartlandWe have heard also, and we have seen it written in very old books, that Finn had a son named Oisin.
British Dictionary definitions for Ossian
/ (ˈɒsɪən) /
a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century ad: See also Macpherson
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