n.; pl.Circuses [ L. circus circle, ring, circus (in sense 1). See Circle, and cf. Cirque. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The Circus Maximus at Rome could contain more than 100, 000 spectators. Harpers' Latin Dict. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company of performers, with their equipage. [ 1913 Webster ]
[こやがけ, koyagake] (n, vs) (1) pitching a tent; putting up a shack or tent (e.g. a circus tent); (n) (2) (theater, circus, etc.) tent or shack [Add to Longdo]
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