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callisthenic, a.|kælɪsˈθɛnɪk| Also cali-. [f. Gr. καλλι- comb. stem of κάλλος beauty + σθένος strength (cf. the proper name καλλισθένης ‘beautifully or elegantly strong’) + -ic.] Of or pertaining to the development of physical vigour in association with beauty; pertaining to callisthenics.
1847Craig, Calisthenic, relating to calisthenics. 1859Sala Tw. round Clock (1861) 193 The tyranny of the ‘calisthenic exercises’ and the French mark. 1863S. W. Mason Gymnastic Manual Introd. 4 To hasten the introduction of gymnastic, or calisthenic training into our schools. |