n. [ OF. theorique; cf. L. theorice. ] Speculation; theory. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. théorique. See Theory. ]
A man but young,
Yet old in judgment, theoric and practic
In all humanity. Massinger. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; (sc. &unr_;), fr. &unr_; belonging to &unr_; a public spectacle. See Theory. ] (Gr. Antiq.) Public moneys expended at Athens on festivals, sacrifices, and public entertainments (especially theatrical performances), and in gifts to the people; -- also called
a. Theoretic. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a theoretic manner. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]