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Circuses
(gcide) | Circus \Cir"cus\, n.; pl. Circuses. [L. circus circle, ring,
circus (in sense 1). See Circle, and cf. Cirque.]
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1. (Roman Antiq.) 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.
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Note: The Circus Maximus at Rome could contain more than
100,000 spectators. --Harpers' Latin Dict.
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2. A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of
horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company
of performers, with their equipage.
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3. Circuit; space; inclosure. [R.]
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The narrow circus of my dungeon wall. --Byron.
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