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Definition of Triposes
1. tripos [n] - See also: tripos
Lexicographical Neighbors of Triposes
Literary usage of Triposes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Classical Journal (1823)
"CAMBRIDGE triposes, FOR 1823. WE present our readers with a curiosity in literature,
a satirical version of the late warlike Council of Paris. ..."
2. The Life and Selections from the Correspondence of William Whewell by William Whewell (1881)
"... Sketch of influence on Studies—Lord Lyttelton—Divinity Examinations — Progressive
Sciences—Moral and Natural Sciences Examinations—Boards—triposes—Mr. ..."
3. Appleton's New Practical Cyclopedia: A New Work of Reference Based Upon the by George J Hagar (1910)
"The triposes, which for honor candidates take the place of the " General " and "
Special," are classical, mathematical, history, law, theology, ..."
4. The Progress of Education in England: A Sketch of the Development of English by James Edward Geoffrey De Montmorency (1904)
"In 185o it became an independent Tripos. New triposes followed rapidly : Moral
Science and Natural Science in 1851, Theological Examinations in 1856, ..."
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