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theorick

theorick is the obsolete spelling of theoric.

Meaning of theoric

Noun

theoric (plural theorics)

  1. (obsolete) Theory, as opposed to practice.
    • So that the art and practic part of life Must be the mistress to this theoric1599 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Life of Henry the Fift”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...

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Questions about theorick

What is theorick the obsolete spelling of?
Theorick is the obsolete spelling of theoric.

Words near theorick in the dictionary

  1. Theorica
  2. theorical
  3. theorically
  4. theorician
  5. theoricians
  6. theorick
  7. theoricke
  8. theorics
  9. theories
  10. theories of everything
  11. theories of mind

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