ATHLETE
Ath"lete, n. Etym: [L. athleta, Gr. wed: cf. F. athlète.]
1. (Antiq.)
Defn: One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient
Greece or Rome.
2. Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.
3. One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.
ATHLETIC
Ath`let"ic, a. Etym: [L. athleticus, Gr. Athlete.]
1. Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.
2. Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular; robust; vigorous; as, athletic Celts. "Athletic soundness." South. — Ath*let"ic*al*ly, adv.
ATHLETICISM
Ath*let"i*cism, n.
Defn: The practice of engaging in athletic games; athletism.