# thranite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. One of the rowers on the topmost of the three benches in a trireme. They were usually the best rowers.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek θρανίτης (thranítēs), from θρᾶνος (thrânos, “bench”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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