Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for ATH-LET'IC
ATH-LET'IC, a. [Gr. αθλητης; L. athleta, a wrestler; from αεθλος, strife, contest.]
- Belonging to wrestling, boxing, running, and other exercises and sports, which were practiced by the ancients, usually called the athletic games. Hence,
- Strong; lusty; robust; vigorous. An athletic body or constitution, is one fitted for vigorous exertions.
Return to page 203 of the letter “A”.