Defn: One of an order of nuns founded by Ursula Benincasa, who died in 1618.
THEATRAL
The"a*tral, a. Etym: [L. theatralis: cf. F. théatral.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to a theater; theatrical. [Obs.]
THEATRIC
The*at"ric, a.
Defn: Theatrical.
Woods over woods in gay, theatric pride. Goldsmith.
THEATRICAL
The*at"ric*al, a. Etym: [L. theatricus, Gr.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a theater, or to the scenic representations; resembling the manner of dramatic performers; histrionic; hence, artificial; as, theatrical performances; theatrical gestures. — The*at`ri*cal"i*ty, n. — The*at"ric*al*ly, adv. No meretricious aid whatever has been called in — no trick, no illusion of the eye, nothing theatrical. R. Jefferies.
THEATRICALS
The*at"ric*als, n. pl.
Defn: Dramatic performances; especially, those produced by amateurs. Such fashionable cant terms as `theatricals,' and `musicals,' invented by the flippant Topham, still survive among his confraternity of frivolity. I. Disraeli.
THEAVE
Theave, n. Etym: [Cf. W. dafad a sheep, ewe.]