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praecinctio

praecinctĭo, ōnis, f. [praecingo], lit.,
  • 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.

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