Defn: A ewe lamb of the first year; also, a sheep three years old.
[Written also thave.] [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
THEBAIC
The*ba"ic, a. Etym: [L. thebaicus, Gr.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Thebes in Egypt; specifically, designating a version of the Bible preserved by the Copts, and esteemed of great value by biblical scholars. This version is also called the Sahidic version.
THEBAID
The"ba*id, n. Etym: [L. Thebais, -idis.]
Defn: A Latin epic poem by Statius about Thebes in Boeotia.
THEBAINE The*ba"ine, n. Etym: [So called from a kind of Egyptian opium produced at Thebes.] (Chem.)
Defn: A poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, found in opium in small quantities, having a sharp, astringent taste, and a tetanic action resembling that of strychnine.
THEBAN
The"ban, a. Etym: [L. Thebanus.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to Thebes. Theban year (Anc. Chron.), the
Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours. J. Bryant.
THEBAN
The"ban, n.