a. ? Obs. [f. as prec. + -AL 1.] Of or pertaining to an athlete; vigorous, athletic.
1593. G. Harvey, Pierces Super., Wks. (Gros.), II. 264. Vnto whom … I can wish … no lesse then athleticall health.
1615. W. Hull, Mirr. Maj., 118. Neither Lillies nor Roses are wanting to her Athleticall crowne.
1656. Trapp, Comm. 2 Tim. ii. 5. Not he that had an athletical ability, but he that wrestled best.
