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.
The"ban, n. A native or inhabitant of
Thebes; also, a wise man.
I'll talk a word with this same learned
Theban.
Shak.