Thersites

noun

Ther·​si·​tes (ˌ)thər-ˈsī-(ˌ)tēz How to pronounce Thersites (audio)
: a Greek warrior at Troy known as a carping critic and slain by Achilles for mocking him

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Thersitēs

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thersites was circa 1530

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Cite this Entry

“Thersites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thersites. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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