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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Pratique \Prat"ique\, noun [F.; cf. It. pratica, Sp. practica. See {Practice}.]
1. (Com.) Primarily, liberty of converse; intercourse; hence, a certificate, given after compliance with quarantine regulations, permitting a ship to land passengers and crew; -- a term used particularly in the south of Europe.
2. Practice; habits. [Obs.] ''One of English education and pratique.'' --R. North.
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