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Webster 1913 Edition
Doric
Dor′ic
,Adj.
[L.
Doricus
, Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] the Dorians.] 1.
Pertaining to Doris, in ancient Greece, or to the Dorians;
as, the
. Doric
dialect2.
(Arch.)
Belonging to, or resembling, the oldest and simplest of the three orders of architecture used by the Greeks, but ranked as second of the five orders adopted by the Romans. See
Abacus
, Capital
, Order
. ☞ This order is distinguished, according to the treatment of details, as Grecian Doric, or Roman Doric.
3.
(Mus.)
Of or relating to one of the ancient Greek musical modes or keys. Its character was adapted both to religions occasions and to war.
Dor′ic
,Noun.
The Doric dialect.
Webster 1828 Edition
Doric
DORIC
,Adj.
In architecture, noting the second order of columns, between the Tuscan and Ionic. The Doric order is distinguished for simplicity and strength. It is used in the gates of cities and citadels, on the outside of churches, &c.
The Doric dialect of the Greek language was the dialect of the Dorians, and little different from that of Lacedemon.
The Doric mode, in music, was the first of the authentic modes of the ancients. Its character is to be severe, tempered with gravity and joy.
Definition 2024
Doric
Doric
English
Alternative forms
Proper noun
Doric
- An ancient Greek dialect spoken in ancient times.
- A dialect of Lowland Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland.
Translations
Greek dialect
|
dialect of Scots