aulic

American  

[aw-lik] / ˈɔ lɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a royal court.

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aulic British  

/ ˈɔːlɪk /

adjective

1. rare relating to a royal court

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Other Word Forms

• interaulic adjective

Etymology

Origin of aulic

1695–1705; < Latin aulicus < Greek aulikós courtly, equivalent to aul ( ḗ ) hall, court + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

"You are the aulic councillor, Johannes Muller?" asked Thugut, after a short pause, in a somewhat harsh voice.

From Louisa of Prussia and Her Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

The term is now applied to a council of the war department of the Austrian empire, and the members of different provincial chanceries of that empire are called aulic councilors.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

I dined with them both some days ago at count Wurmbrand's, an aulic counsellor, and a man of letters, who is universally esteemed here.

From Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe by Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady

"Yes, your excellency, Mr. Muller, the aulic councillor and custodian of the imperial library is waiting in the anteroom."

From Louisa of Prussia and Her Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

In 1787 he was appointed one of the professors of philosophy, and then of history at G�ttingen, and he afterwards was chosen aulic councillor, privy councillor, &c., the usual rewards of successful German scholars.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various