Толковый словарь английского языка - classic

I. adjective Etymology: French or Latin; French classique, from Latin ~us of the highest class of Roman citizens, of the first rank, from classis Date: circa 1604 1. serving as a standard of excellence ; of recognized value , traditional, enduring , characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year , of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture ; ~al, 3. historically memorable , noted because of special literary or historical associations , 4. authentic, authoritative, typical , of or relating to the period of highest development of Mesoamerican and especially Mayan culture about A.D. 300-900, II. noun Date: 1711 a literary work of ancient Greece or Rome, 2. a work of enduring excellence, an authoritative source, a typical or perfect example, a traditional event