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Definitions for: Attic
[n] (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
[n] floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
[n] informal terms for a human head
[n] the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens
[adj] of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times; "Attic Greek"
Webster (1913) Definition: At"tic, a. [L. Atticus, Gr. ?.]
Of or pertaining to Attica, in Greece, or to Athens, its
principal city; marked by such qualities as were
characteristic of the Athenians; classical; refined.
Attic base (Arch.), a peculiar form of molded base for a
column or pilaster, described by Vitruvius, applied under
the Roman Empire to the Ionic and Corinthian and ``Roman
Doric'' orders, and imitated by the architects of the
Renaissance.
Attic faith, inviolable faith.
Attic purity, special purity of language.
Attic salt, Attic wit, a poignant, delicate wit, peculiar
to the Athenians.
Attic story. See Attic, n.
Attic style, a style pure and elegant.
At"tic, n. [In sense (a) from F. attique, orig. meaning
Attic. See Attic, a.]
1. (Arch.)
(a) A low story above the main order or orders of a
facade, in the classical styles; -- a term introduced
in the 17th century. Hence:
(b) A room or rooms behind that part of the exterior; all
the rooms immediately below the roof.
2. An Athenian; an Athenian author.
Synonyms: bean, bonce, Classical Greek, dome, garret, loft, noggin, noodle
See Also: Ancient Greek, cockloft, entablature, floor, hayloft, house, human head, level, mow, storey, story, wall
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