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Webster 1913 Edition

Circensian

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Cir-cen′sial

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Cir-cen′sian

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Adj.
[L.
Circensis
, ludi
Circenses
, the games in the Circus Maximus.]
Of or pertaining to, or held in, the Circus, In Rome.
The pleasure of the
Circensian
shows.
Holyday.

Webster 1828 Edition

Circensian

CIRCENSIAN

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Adj.
Pertaining to the Circus, in Rome, where were practiced games of various kinds, as running, wrestling, combats, &c. The Circensian games accompanied most of the feasts of the Romans; but the grand games were held five days, commencing on the 15th of September.

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