1. Than. [Obs.] Spenser.
2. In that case; in consequence; as a consequence; therefore; for
this reason.
If all this be so, then man has a natural freedom. Locke.
Now, then, be all thy weighty cares away. Dryden.
Syn. — Therefore. Then, Therefore. Both these words are used in reasoning; but therefore takes the lead, while then is rather subordinate or incidental. Therefore states reasons and draws inferences in form; then, to a great extent, takes the point as proved, and passes on to the general conclusion. "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God." Rom. v. 1. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Rom. x. 17.
THENADAYS
Then"a*days, adv.
Defn: At that time; then; in those days; — correlative to nowadays.
[R.]
THENAL; THENAR
The"nal, The"nar, a. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the thenar; corresponding to thenar; palmar.
THENAR The"nar, n. (Anat.) (a) The palm of the hand. (b) The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the corresponding part of the foot.
THENARDITE
The*nard"ite, n. Etym: [Named after the French chemist, L.J.Thénard.]
(Min.)
Defn: Anhydrous sodium sulphate, a mineral of a white or brown color and vitreous luster.