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English word origin

Etymology of circ

See circus.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

An amphitheatrical circle for sports; a circus.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See circus.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To circumcise.

noun

Circumcision.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of circumcision. Clipping of circumcise.

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