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Athletic


ATHLET'IC, adjective [Gr.; Latin athleta, a wrestler; from strife, contest.]

1. Belonging to wrestling, boxing, running and other exercises and sports, which were practiced by the ancients, usually called the athletic games. Hence,

2. Strong; lusty; robust; vigorous. An athletic body or constitution is one fitted for vigorous exertions.