Dear Sayalay Dhammanandī,
Here's one definition of ‘Thero’ in the Pañcappakaraṇa-aṭṭhakathā (Be p.
68):
Theroti dasavassakālato paṭṭhāya thero nāma.
If one reads the article in PED, there are other meanings besides than in
the context of the three grades of navo, majjhimo, and thero. I'm assuming
the definitions of thera are equally applicable to therī.
Best wishes,
Jim
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Dear Jim,
Thank you for sharing!
It is indeed very tricky!
If there is someone who knows of pali texts that refer to the use and
definition of thera and therii, please let me know.
With much appreciation,Dhammanandi
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