01 a. Of or pertaining to Thebes.
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Of or pertaining to Thebes.
Phrases & compounds
Theban year —
the Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours.
Entry
2 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Theban
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02 n. A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.
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A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.“I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban.” — Shak.