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Attic proper noun An ancient Greek dialect spoken in Attica, Euboea, and the northern coastal regions of the Aegean Sea. *Translations:* adjective Relating to Athenian culture or architecture. *Translations:* *Etymology:* From Ancient Greek *(polytonic, á)* (Attikos) "related to Athens". *Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for Attic* for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

attic noun The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation. We went up to the to look for the boxes containing our childhood keepsakes. *Translations:* Dutch: zolder^(nl) French: grenier_(fr)m German: Dachgeschoss, Dachboden Spanish: altillo , desví¡n *Etymology:* From the practice of decorating the top storey of building faíades in the Attic architectural style. *Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for attic* for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

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