a. Also cali-. [f. Gr. καλλι- comb. stem of κάλλος beauty + σθένος strength (cf. the proper name Καλλισθένης ‘beautifully or elegantly strong’) + -IC.] Of or pertaining to the development of physical vigor in association with beauty; pertaining to callisthenics.
1847. Craig, Calisthenic, relating to calisthenics.
1859. Sala, Tw. round Clock (1861), 193. The tyranny of the ‘calisthenic exercises’ and the French mark.
1863. S. W. Mason, Gymnastic Manual, Introd. 4. To hasten the introduction of gymnastic, or calisthenic training into our schools.
