ATTIC (2)

attic (2). Attic, n. an order of square pillars on the roof

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At″tic, n. [[In sense (a) from F. attique, orig. meaning Attic. See Attic, a.]] 1. 1. (Arch.) (a) A low story above the main order or orders of a facade, in the classical styles; — a term introduced in the 17th century. Hence: (b) A room or rooms behind that part of the exterior; all the rooms immediately below the roof.
2. 2. An Athenian; an Athenian author.