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Theorica


The-or′i-ca

,
Noun.
pl.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] (sc. [GREEK]), fr. [GREEK] belonging to [GREEK] a public spectacle. See
Theory
.]
(Gr. Antiq.)
Public moneys expended at Athens on festivals, sacrifices, and public entertainments (especially theatrical performances), and in gifts to the people; – also called
theoric fund
.

Definition 2024


Theorica

Theorica

English

Proper noun

Theorica

  1. (historical) In Athens in Ancient Greece, a fund of money expended on festivals, sacrifices, public entertainments, and largesse given to the people.