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.
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.
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