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Theban
Pronunciation : The"ban
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. Thebanus.]
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to Thebes. Theban year (Anc. Chron.), the Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours. J. Bryant.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : The"ban
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: 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
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