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attic |
the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
Atticism |
a style, idiom, mannerism, custom, or the like, that is characteristic of Attic Greek. [1/2 definitions] |
Attic salt |
(often l.c.) sharp wit, skillfully phrased; Attic wit. |
Attic wit |
see "Attic salt." |
garret |
a room or apartment in an attic, esp. such a room that has a sloping roof. [2 definitions] |
loft |
an open space or room just under the roof; attic. [1/3 definitions] |
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