a. Obs. rare. [ad. Gr. εἰκαστικός, f. εἰκάζ-ειν to liken, portray.] Imitative.
1669. Gale, Crt. Gentiles, I. III. i. 295. Eicastick Art or Skill in Imitation: whence also Eicastik Poesie receeved its origination because its main use lies in framing Images, and pleasing representations of persons or Things.