Meaning Of The Word Ossian

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Ossian in American English
a bard and hero of the 3d cent.: James Macpherson published pieces of poetic prose (1761-65) which he falsely claimed were his translations of Ossian's poetry from old Gaelic manuscripts
noun: 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

Ossian in British English
noun: a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century ad

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