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Saitic, a.|seɪˈɪtɪk|
[ad. L. Saītic-us, a. Gr. σαϊτικός, f. σαΐτης: see Saite and -ic.]
Of or pertaining to Sais, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt. Saitic dynasties: the 26th and four following dynasties of the kings of Egypt. Hence Saitic period, Saitic art, etc.
1678Cudworth Intell. Syst. 506 That excellent Monument of Egyptian Antiquity, the Saitick Inscription often mentioned, I am all that Was, Is, and Shall be. 1826–7G. C. Renouard in Encycl. Metrop. (1845) XVIII. 411/2 The third [mouth of the Nile], called the Saïtic. 1836G. Higgins (title) Anacalypsis, an attempt to draw aside the veil of the Saitic Isis; or, an inquiry into the origin of languages, nations, and religions. 1884A. B. Edwards in Encycl. Brit. XVII. 21/2 The Saitic period (Dynasties xxvi. to xxx.) is distinguished by the minute finish and artistic beauty of its sculptured sarcophagi. |