loica

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɔj.ka/
• Rhymes: -ɔjka
• Hyphenation: lòi‧ca

From Latin logica, from a noun use of the feminine form of logicus. Doublet of logica.

loica f (plural loiche)

1. (archaic) Alternative form of logica

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

loica f (plural loiche)

1. female equivalent of loico
   • 14^th c., Franco Sacchetti, “Novella CXXXVII. [Novel 137]”, in Novelle di Franco Sacchetti - Parte prima‎, published 1724, page 227:

     Ora […] voglio mostrare […] come elle sono grandissime loiche, quando elle vogliono

     Now, I want to show how they [the Florentine women] are great reasoners, when they wish to be.

• logica in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

• colai, laico, locai