ΤΡΙΣΙΤΟΥΣ, τρισιτους
TRISITOUS, trisitous
Sounds Like: tree-SEE-toos
Translations: three-cubit-long, three-fathom-long, three-fold, three-year-old
From the root: ΤΡΙΣΙΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'three-cubit-long' or 'three-fathom-long', referring to a measurement of length. It can also mean 'three-fold' or 'three-year-old', depending on the context. It is a compound word formed from 'τρίς' (thrice) and 'σῖτος' (grain, food), though in this context, 'σῖτος' likely refers to a measure or period, or it could be related to 'σῖτος' as a measure of capacity or length, or even a period of time (e.g., three harvests). It is used to describe something that has a dimension of three cubits or fathoms, or something that is three years old, or something that is three times in quantity or nature.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 5:20
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