The-ŏr'i-cȧ, n. pl.

The-ŏr'i-cȧ, n. pl. [Gr. τά θεωρικα (sc. χρήματά), fr. θεωρικός, belonging to θεωρία, a looking at, sight, spectacle. See THEORY.] (Gr. Antiq.) Public moneys expended at Athens on festivals, sacrifices, and public entertainments, especially theatrical performances, and in largesses among the people.