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About the plan of "Rasselas" little was said by
the critics; and yet the faults of the plan might seem to invite
severe criticism.

Macaulay.

Cri*tique" (kr&ibreve;*tēk"),
n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr.
kritikh` (sc. te`chnh) the critical art,
from kritiko`s. See Critic.]

1. The art of criticism. [Written
also critic.] [R.]

2. A critical examination or estimate of
a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a
careful and thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism; as,
Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason."

I should as soon expect to see a critique
on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.

Addison.

3. A critic; one who criticises.
[Obs.]

A question among critiques in the ages to
come.

Bp. Lincoln.

Cri*tique", v. t. [Cf.
Critic, v.] To criticise or pass
judgment upon. [Obs.] Pope.

Criz"zel (kr?z"z'l), n. [Cf.
grizzle darkish gray, or G.


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