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(obsolete) A three-legged structure; a tripod. / (Cambridge University) Any of the final examinations for a BA honours degree.

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tripos

Source Word

tripos

IPA(Pronunciation)

obsolete

(obsolete) A three-legged structure; a tripod. / (Cambridge University) Any of the final examinations for a BA honours degree.

Japanese Meaning

(旧式) 三本脚の構造物、すなわち三脚 / （ケンブリッジ大学の用法）BA優等学位取得者の最終試験

The antique collector proudly displayed a bronze tripos that once supported a ceremonial brazier.

その骨董収集家は、かつて儀式用の火鉢を支えていた青銅製の三脚を誇らしげに展示した。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) A three-legged structure; a tripod.

, New York Review of Books, 2001, p.73:

Sense（2）

(Cambridge University) Any of the final examinations for a BA honours degree.

I'm seriously thinking of chucking my tripos and taking up the History Special.

Sense（3）

(Cambridge University) The list of successful candidates in such an examination.

triposes

（ plural ）