pratique Meaning, Definition & Usage

Prat"ique noun
Etymology
F.; cf. It. pratica, Sp. practica. See Practice.
Definitions
  1. (Com.) Primarily, liberty of converse; intercourse; hence, a certificate, given after compliance with quarantine regulations, permitting a ship to land passengers and crew; -- a term used particularly in the south of Europe.
  2. Practice; habits. Obs. "One of English education and pratique." R. North.

Webster 1913