a. [ L. litterarius, literarius, fr. littera, litera, a letter: cf. F. littéraire. See Letter. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Of or pertaining to letters or literature; pertaining to learning or learned men; as, literary fame; a literary history; literary conversation. [ 1913 Webster ]
He has long outlived his century, the term commonly fixed as the test of literary merit. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Versed in, or acquainted with, literature; occupied with literature as a profession; connected with literature or with men of letters; as, a literary man. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the literary as well as fashionable world. Mason. [ 1913 Webster ]
Literary property. (a) Property which consists in written or printed compositions. (b) The exclusive right of publication as recognized and limited by law. [ 1913 Webster ]