Ath-lĕt'ic, a.
a. [Lat. athleticus, Gr. ἀθλητικός. See supra.]
Sense 1. Belonging to wrestling, boxing, running, and other manly exercises and sports, which were practiced by the ancients. Hence,
Sense 2. Strong; lusty; robust; vigorous. “Athletic soundness and vigor of constitution.” South.