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PARABASIS

\pˈaɹəbˌe͡ɪsiz], \pˈaɹəbˌe‍ɪsiz], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_b_ˌeɪ_s_i_z]\

Definitions of PARABASIS

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English

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pa-rab'a-sis, n. the chief of the choral parts in ancient Greek comedy, usually an address from the poet to the public. [Gr., para, beside, basis--bainein, to walk.]

1908 - Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Davidson

(pl. -bases). Part sung by chorus in Greek comedy, addressed to audience in poet\'s name. [Greek]

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

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