Definitions for publick
pub·lick

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1. PUBLICKadjective

   Etymology: public, publique, Fr. publicus, Lat.

   1. Belonging to a state or nation; not private.

   By following the law of private reason, where the law of publick should take place, they breed disturbance. Richard Hooker.

   Of royal maids how wretched is the fate,
   Born only to be victims of the state;
   Our hopes, our wishes, all our passions try’d
   For publick use, the slaves of others pride. George Granville.

   Have we not able counsellors, hourly watching over the publick weal. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Open; notorious; generally known.

   Joseph being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. Matth.

   3. General; done by many.

   A dismal universal hiss, the sound
   Of publick scorn. John Milton.

   4. Regarding not private interest, but the good of the community.

   They were publick hearted men, as they paid all taxes, so they gave up all their time to their country’s service, without any reward. Edward Hyde.

   All nations that grew great out of little or nothing, did so merely by the publick mindedness of particular persons. South.

   A good magistrate must be endued with a publick spirit, that is with such an excellent temper, as sets him loose from all selfish views, and makes him endeavour towards promoting the common good. Francis Atterbury.

   5. Open for general entertainment.

   The income of the commonwealth is raised on such as have money to spend at taverns and publick houses. Addison.

2. Publicknoun

   Etymology: from publiicus, Lat. le publique, Fr.

   1. The general body of mankind, or of a state or nation; the people.

   The publick is more disposed to censure than to praise. Add.

   2. Open view; general notice.

   Philosophy, though it likes not a gaudy dress, yet, when it appears in publick, must have so much complacency, as to be cloathed in the ordinary fashion. John Locke.

   In private grieve, but with a careless scorn;
   In publick seem to triumph, not to mourn. George Granville.

   In publick ’tis they hide,
   Where none distinguish. Alexander Pope.

How to pronounce publick?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say publick in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of publick in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of publick in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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