- (n.) 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.
- (n.) A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company of performers, with their equipage.
- (n.) Circuit; space; inclosure.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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