n. [ L. empiricus an empiric, Gr. &unr_; experienced, equiv. to &unr_;; &unr_; in + &unr_; a trial, experiment; akin to &unr_; ford, way, and E. fare: cf. F. empirique. See In, and Fare. ]
Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their practice on experience called themselves empirics. Krauth-Fleming. [ 1913 Webster ]
Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills. Locke.
In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. H. Spencer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Empirical formula. (Chem.)
adv. By experiment or experience; without science; in the manner of quacks. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
n. An empiric. [ 1913 Webster ]