theorn.

Brit.

/ˈθɪə/, U.S.

/ˈθɪ(ə)r/

Inflections: Plural theoroi, theors.

Forms:

α. 1500s–1700s 1900s– theori (plural), 1600s 1900s– theoroi (plural), 1700s–1800s theorus, 1900s– theoros.

β. 1600s theores (plural), 1800s theôr, 1800s– theor.

Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Partly a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin theorus; Greek θεωρός.

Etymology: < (i) post-classical Latin theorus (1504 or earlier), and its etymon (ii) ancient Greek θεωρός envoy, ambassador, spectator, person who travels in order to see things (see theory n.). Compare Middle French theore , French théore (1572 in the passage translated in quot. 1603; 1559 as theori (plural) in the passage translated in quot. 1579). Compare theoria n.²In plural form theoroi after the Greek plural form.

Ancient Greek History.

An envoy sent on behalf of a state, esp. to consult an oracle or perform a religious rite. Cf. theoria n.²

ΘΚΠ

society > communication > information > message > [noun] > messenger > messenger sent to consult oracle

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society > authority > rule or government > politics > international politics or relations > diplomacy > [noun] > ambassador or envoy > sent to consult oracle, etc.

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1579 T. North tr. Plutarch Liues 946 Those whome the common wealth should send vnto Antigonus and Demetrius, should in stead of Ambassadors be called Theori, as much to say, as ministers of the sacrifices.

1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 1278 Cities sent unto him not embassadors, but Theores [Fr. Theores; Gk. θεωροὺς], forsooth, that is to say, especiall persons deputed for to consult with the gods.

1697 J. Potter Archæologiæ Græcæ I. ii. xi. 252 The Theori wore Garlands of Laurel upon their Heads.

1749 G. West Diss. on Olympick Games in tr. Pindar Odes p. xxii He represented all Thessaly, and, as the Deputy or Theorus of a whole People, collected the contributions of the several States or Cities.

1791 W. Beaumont tr. J.-J. Barthélemy Trav. Anacharsis VI. lxxvi. 365 The Theorus [Fr. Théore] was a sacred ambassador appointed to offer sacrifices in the name of a city.

1850 G. Grote Hist. Greece VII. ii. lv. 73 The tent which the Athenian theôrs provided for their countrymen visitors to the games.

1873 J. A. Symonds Stud. Greek Poets iii. 90 He went as a Theorus to the shrine of Delphi.

1905 Jrnl. Hellenic Stud. 25 312 The ceremonial observances at Olympia in which Metapontine theors..would inevitably take part.

1984 S. G. Cole Theoi Megaloi iv. 54 The theoroi may also have been commissioned to make special dedications on behalf of their home cities.

2004 A. Samuels in T. Singer & S. L. Kimbles Cultural Complex ix. 128 Theors were emissaries sent by the Greek states to consult a distant oracle or to participate in important far-off religious rituals.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	theor
释义	theorn. Brit. /ˈθɪə/, U.S. /ˈθɪ(ə)r/ Inflections: Plural theoroi, theors. Forms: α. 1500s–1700s 1900s– theori (plural), 1600s 1900s– theoroi (plural), 1700s–1800s theorus, 1900s– theoros. β. 1600s theores (plural), 1800s theôr, 1800s– theor. Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Partly a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin theorus; Greek θεωρός. Etymology: < (i) post-classical Latin theorus (1504 or earlier), and its etymon (ii) ancient Greek θεωρός envoy, ambassador, spectator, person who travels in order to see things (see theory n.). Compare Middle French theore , French théore (1572 in the passage translated in quot. 1603; 1559 as theori (plural) in the passage translated in quot. 1579). Compare theoria n.²In plural form theoroi after the Greek plural form. Ancient Greek History. An envoy sent on behalf of a state, esp. to consult an oracle or perform a religious rite. Cf. theoria n.² ΘΚΠ society > communication > information > message > [noun] > messenger > messenger sent to consult oracle theor1579 speculator1794 society > authority > rule or government > politics > international politics or relations > diplomacy > [noun] > ambassador or envoy > sent to consult oracle, etc. theor1579 1579 T. North tr. Plutarch Liues 946 Those whome the common wealth should send vnto Antigonus and Demetrius, should in stead of Ambassadors be called Theori, as much to say, as ministers of the sacrifices. 1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 1278 Cities sent unto him not embassadors, but Theores [Fr. Theores; Gk. θεωροὺς], forsooth, that is to say, especiall persons deputed for to consult with the gods. 1697 J. Potter Archæologiæ Græcæ I. ii. xi. 252 The Theori wore Garlands of Laurel upon their Heads. 1749 G. West Diss. on Olympick Games in tr. Pindar Odes p. xxii He represented all Thessaly, and, as the Deputy or Theorus of a whole People, collected the contributions of the several States or Cities. 1791 W. Beaumont tr. J.-J. Barthélemy Trav. Anacharsis VI. lxxvi. 365 The Theorus [Fr. Théore] was a sacred ambassador appointed to offer sacrifices in the name of a city. 1850 G. Grote Hist. Greece VII. ii. lv. 73 The tent which the Athenian theôrs provided for their countrymen visitors to the games. 1873 J. A. Symonds Stud. Greek Poets iii. 90 He went as a Theorus to the shrine of Delphi. 1905 Jrnl. Hellenic Stud. 25 312 The ceremonial observances at Olympia in which Metapontine theors..would inevitably take part. 1984 S. G. Cole Theoi Megaloi iv. 54 The theoroi may also have been commissioned to make special dedications on behalf of their home cities. 2004 A. Samuels in T. Singer & S. L. Kimbles Cultural Complex ix. 128 Theors were emissaries sent by the Greek states to consult a distant oracle or to participate in important far-off religious rituals. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1579
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