Re: Oscella Lepontiorum

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "Joao" <josimo70@...> wrote:

> What's the etymology of Oscella Lepontiorum (Italian Ossola)?
>
> Joao SL

I suggest Oscella is from an IE *osk- 'ash'. Quite probable.
Possibly pre-Celtic IE.

Best wishes

Marco