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Webster 1913 Edition


Theban

The′ban

,
Adj.
[L.
Thebanus
.]
Of or pertaining to Thebes.
Theban year
(Anc. Chron.)
,
the Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours.
J. Bryant.

The′ban

,
Noun.
A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.
I’ll talk a word with this same learned
Theban
.
Shakespeare

Definition 2024


Theban

Theban

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

Theban (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Thebes.

Translations

Noun

Theban (plural Thebans)

  1. Someone of, from, or pertaining to, Thebes.