PRACTIC

Etymology

Noun

practic (plural practics)

A person concerned with action or practice, as opposed to one concerned with theory.

Adjective

practic (comparative more practic, superlative most practic)

(archaic) Practical.

(obsolete) Cunning, crafty.

Source: Wiktionary


Prac"tic, a. Etym: [See Practical.]

1. Practical.

2. Artful; deceitful; skillful. [Obs.] "Cunning sleights and practick knavery." Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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