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Circus , n.; pl. Circuses . [L. circus circle, ring, circus (in sense 1). See Circle, and cf. Cirque.]1913 Webster
- (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.1913 Webster
☞ The Circus Maximus at Rome could contain more than 100,000 spectators.
Harpers' Latin Dict.1913 Webster - A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company of performers, with their equipage.1913 Webster
- Circuit; space; inclosure. [R.]1913 Webster
The narrow circus of my dungeon wall.
Byron.1913 Webster
- (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.