praecinctĭo

ōnis, f.

praecingo

I. a girding about, a girdle: zonae, Hilar. in Matt. 2, 2.—Hence,
II. Transf., the broad landing-place or lobby around the amphitheatre, or between each tier of seats, Vitr. 5, 3; 2, 8.
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
← prae-cīdo Dictionary praecinctōrĭum →
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