| Circus (circus) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Cir"cus |
| ; pl.
Circuses (#). [L. circus circle, ring,
circus (in sense 1). See Circle, and cf. Cirque.]
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A level oblong
space surrounded on three sides by seats of wood, earth, or
stone, rising in tiers one above another, and divided lengthwise
through the middle by a barrier around which the track or course
was laid out. It was used for chariot races, games, and public
shows.
A circular inclosure for the
exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc.
Also, the company of performers, with their equipage.
Circuit; space; inclosure.
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