The"ban (?), a. [L. Thebanus.]

Of or pertaining to Thebes.

Theban year Anc. Chron., the Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours. J. Bryant.

 

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The"ban, n.

A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.

I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. Shak.

 

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