| Classic (classic) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Clas"sic |
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[L. classicus relating to the classes
of the Roman people, and especially to the frist class; hence, of
the first rank, superior, from classis class: cf. F.
classique. See Class, n.] |
Of or relating to the first class or
rank, especially in literature or art.
Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks
and Romans, esp. to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank,
or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or
pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans,
or rendered famous by their deeds.
Conforming to the best authority in
literature and art] chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical
style.
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| Classic (classic) |
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| n. | |
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| Clas"sic |
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A work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its
author; -- originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors,
but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any
language.
One learned in the literature of
Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature.
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