† Theorically

adv. Obs. [f. prec. + -LY².] In theory; = THEORETICALLY a.

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1571. Digges, Pantom., IV. xxv. Gg j. Hitherto haue I onely intreated of the fiue regulare bodies, Theorically and practically opening sundrie meanes to search out the proportion [etc.].

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1640. Quarles, Enchirid., 22. It is most requisite for a Prince to prepare against … Warre, both Theorically in reading Heroick Histories; and practically, in maintaining Martiall discipline.

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1680. Aubrey, Lives, W. Holder (1898), I. 404. He is very musicall, both theorically and practically.

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