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Pronunciation : Cir"cuit
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. circuit, fr. L. circuitus, fr. circuire or circumire to go around; circum around + ire to go.]
Definition : 1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth round the sun. Watts.

2. The circumference of, or distance round, any space; the measure of a line round an area. The circuit or compass of Ireland is 1,800 miles. J. Stow.

3. That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown. The golden circuit on my head. Shak.

4. The space inclosed within a circle, or within limits. A circuit wide inclosed with goodliest trees. Milton.

5. A regular or appointed journeying from place to place in the exercise of one's calling, as of a judge, or a preacher.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cir"cuit
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To move in a circle; to go round; to circulate. [Obs.] J. Philips.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cir"cuit
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To travel around. [Obs.] "Having circuited the air." T. Warton.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913