scythian Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a member of the ancient nomadic people inhabiting Scythia
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noun the Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians
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adjective of or relating to the ancient Scythians or their culture or language
WordNet
Scyth"i*an adjective
Definitions
Of or pertaining to Scythia (a name given to the northern part of Asia, and Europe adjoining to Asia), or its language or inhabitants.
Scyth"i*an noun
Definitions
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A native or inhabitant of Scythia; specifically (Ethnol.) , one of a Slavonic race which in early times occupied Eastern Europe. -
The language of the Scythians.
