a. [ L. Atticus, Gr. &unr_;. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An Athenian; an Athenian author. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Attic. [ Obs. ] Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] 1. A favoring of, or attachment to, the Athenians. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The style and idiom of the Greek language, used by the Athenians; a concise and elegant expression. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] To conform or make conformable to the language, customs, etc., of Attica. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. 1. To side with the Athenians. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To use the Attic idiom or style; to conform to the customs or modes of thought of the Athenians. [ 1913 Webster ]