a. [ Gr. &unr_; letting go, fr. &unr_; to let go. ] Shortened by dropping a letter or a syllable from the beginning of a word;
a. [ L. athleticus, Gr. &unr_;. See Athlete. ]
n. The practice of engaging in athletic games; athletism. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes. [ 1913 Webster ]