THERSITES


Meaning of THERSITES in English

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )th ə r- ' s ī -( ˌ )t ē z

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin, from Greek Thersit ē s

Date: circa 1530

: a Greek warrior at Troy known as a carping critic and slain by Achilles for mocking him

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