1660s, probably a back-formation from historical, perhaps influenced by French historique. What is historic is noted or celebrated in history; what is historical deals with history.
双语例句
1. Its historic buildings are being slowly and splendidly renovated.
此处的历史建筑正被缓慢且精心地修复着。
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2. The summit was crowned by the signing of the historic START treaty.
此次峰会以签订具有历史性意义的《削减进攻性战略武器条约》宣告圆满成功。
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3. The groups had historic scores to settle with each other.
这两个集团之间有几笔旧账要了结。
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4. Much of historic Rennes was destroyed by fire in 1720.
