What does "attic" mean?

Attic: (Arch.) (a) A low story above the main order or orders of a facade, in the classical styles; -- a term introduced in the 17th century. Hence: (b) A room or rooms behind that part of the exterior; all the rooms immediately below the roof.

Additional senses

  1. 2.An Athenian; an Athenian author.

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