- circensian
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Circensian — Circensial Cir*cen sial, Circensian Cir*cen sian, a. [L. Circensis, ludi Circenses, the games in the Circus Maximus.] Of or pertaining to, or held in, the Circus, In Rome. [1913 Webster] The pleasure of the Circensian shows. Holyday. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
circensian — (ˌ)sərˈsenchən adjective Usage: sometimes capitalized Etymology: Latin circensis of the circus (from circus) + English an more at circus : of or relating to the Circus in ancient Rome … Useful english dictionary
Circensial — Cir*cen sial, Circensian Cir*cen sian, a. [L. Circensis, ludi Circenses, the games in the Circus Maximus.] Of or pertaining to, or held in, the Circus, In Rome. [1913 Webster] The pleasure of the Circensian shows. Holyday. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Circus — This article is about the event. For other uses, see Circus (disambiguation). 3 ring circus redirects here. For the Martin and Lewis film, see 3 Ring Circus. Circus Advertisement for the Barnum Bailey Circus, 1900 … Wikipedia
Numismatics — • The science of coins and medals Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Numismatics Numismatics † … Catholic encyclopedia
Nero — Occurs only in the superscription (which is probably spurious, and is altogether omitted in the R.V.) to the Second Epistle to Timothy. He became emperor of Rome when he was about seventeen years of age (A.D. 54), and soon began to exhibit the … Easton's Bible Dictionary
circus — (n.) late 14c., in reference to ancient Rome, from L. circus ring, applied by Romans to circular arenas for performances and contests and oval courses for racing (especially the Circus Maximus), from or akin to Gk. kirkos a circle, from PIE *kirk … Etymology dictionary
