Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CIV'IC
CIV'IC, a. [L. civicus, from civis, a citizen.]
Literally, pertaining to a city or citizen; relating to civil affairs or honors. – Pope. The civic crown, in Roman affairs, was a crown or garland of oak boughs, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle.
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