... TOPICK . n.f. \ topique , Fr. rox . ] 1. Prin . ciple of perfuafion . - No topicks can work upon them . Wilkins . - Those are invidious topicks . Dryd . Let them argue over ail the topicks of divine goodness and human weaknefs . South ...

... topicks of jarring con- tention . But we are unalterably of opinion that in a work upon the plan of the Mercure of France , or The Port Folio of America , such thorny topicks sould be inadmissa- ble . Though the Editor would be sorry to ...

... Topicks for Discourse under this Branch of our Divifion . Now the End of Converfation being both to improve and gratify , we may confider what Topicks thofe are which with respect to this Life fall under these Two Heads . The proper Topicks ...

... topicks of Mr. Burke's proposed remonstrance ; all of which topicks suppose the existence and mutual relation of our three estates ; as well as the relation of the East India com- pany to the crown , to parliament , and to the peculiar ...

... topicks , too green in remembrance . Druden . Let them argue over all the topicks of divine goodness and human weakness , and whatsoever other pretences sinking sinners catch at to save themselves by , yet how trifling must be their ...

... topicks , or common places ; because middle terms are borrowed , and arguments de- rived from them for the proof of their various propositions . Watts . 3. Things externally applied to any par . * ticular part . Divers learned men ...