classic
The origin and history of classic.
Etymology
From Latin classicus, originally describing citizens of the highest Roman social class; the sense shifted to mean "of the highest rank" in art and literature.
The origin and history of classic.
From Latin classicus, originally describing citizens of the highest Roman social class; the sense shifted to mean "of the highest rank" in art and literature.
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