thes

pron. [ OE. þes, þaes, a variant of þas, pl. of þes, thes, this. See This, and cf. Those. ] The plural of this. See This. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Dim. of thesis. ] A little or subordinate thesis; a proposition. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Theses [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to place, set. See Do, and cf. Anathema, Apothecary, Epithet, Hypothesis, Parenthesis, Theme, Tick a cover. ] 1. A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by argument. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree. [ 1913 Webster ]

I told them of the grave, becoming, and sublime deportment they should assume upon this mystical occasion, and read them two homilies and a thesis of my own composing, to prepare them. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Logic) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Mus.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Pros.) (a) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word. (b) The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; that which is established, a law (fr. &unr_; to set) + &unr_; a giver (also fr. &unr_;). ] (Gr. Antiq.) A lawgiver; a legislator; one of the six junior archons at Athens. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ From L. Thespis, Gr. &unr_;, the founder of the Greek drama. ] Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art. -- n. An actor. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. L. Thessalius. ] Of or pertaining to Thessaly in Greece. Shak. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Thessaly. [ 1913 Webster ]