THETA
\θˈiːtə], \θˈiːtə], \θ_ˈiː_t_ə]\
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A letter of the Greek alphabet corresponding to th in English; - sometimes called the unlucky letter, from being used by the judges on their ballots in passing condemnation on a prisoner, it being the first letter of the Greek qa`natos, death.
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A letter of the Greek alphabet corresponding to th in English; - sometimes called the unlucky letter, from being used by the judges on their ballots in passing condemnation on a prisoner, it being the first letter of the Greek qa`natos, death.
By Noah Webster.
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A letter of the Greek alphabet corresponding to th in such English words as thin: sometimes called the unlucky letter from being used by the judges in passing condemnation on a prisoner, it being the first letter of the Greek thanatos, death.
By Daniel Lyons
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Theodore Tilton
- American journalist, verse-writer, editor, lecturer; born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1835. was long known as editor on the Independent(1856-72). established Golden Age(newspaper), but retired from it after two years. 1883 went abroad, where remained. Besides numerous essays fugitive pieces, he has published: "The Sexton's Tale, and Other Poems"(1867); "Sanctum Sanctorum; or, An Editor's Proof Sheets"(1869); "Tempest-Tossed", a romance(1873); "Thou I"(1880); "Suabian Stories",(1882). Died 1907.