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theor Gr. Antiq.|ˈθiːɔː(r)|
Also in L. form theˈorus.
[mod. ad. Gr. θεωρ-ός spectator, one who travels in order to see things, also an envoy, ambassador: see theory2.]
An ambassador or envoy sent on behalf of a state, esp. to consult an oracle or perform a religious rite. (Cf. theory2.)
1847Grote Greece ii. ix. III. 37 The Theors or sacred envoys..appeared with ostentatious pomp. 1849Ibid. ii. lv. VII. 73 The tent which the Athenian theôrs provided for their countrymen visitors to the games. 1873Symonds Grk. Poets iii. 90 He went as a Theorus to the shrine of Delphi. |