THEBAN

Theban

(adjective) of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture

Theban

(adjective) of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture

Theban

(noun) a Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes

Theban

(noun) an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


The"ban, a. Etym: [L. Thebanus.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Thebes. Theban year (Anc. Chron.), the Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours. J. Bryant.

The"ban, n.

Definition: A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man. I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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