What is "rhetorick"

Usage examples of "rhetorick".

Militaire, a most complete character, for he had first been a professor of rhetorick, and then became a soldier.

I confess every Country hath its Machiavel, every Age its Lucian, whereof common Heads must not hear, nor more advanced Judgments too rashly venture on: it is the Rhetorick of Satan, and may pervert a loose or prejudicate belief.