ATHLET'IC, adjective [Gr.; Latin athleta, a wrestler; from strife, contest.] 1. Belonging to wrestling, boxing, running and other exercises and sports, which were practiced by the ancients, usually called the athletic games. Hence, 2. Strong; lusty; robust; vigorous. An athletic body or constitution is one fitted for vigorous exertions.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI