Circumposition

Circumposition
Circumposition Cir`cum*po*si"tion, n. [L. circumpositio, fr. circumponere, - positium, to place around.] The act of placing in a circle, or round about, or the state of being so placed. --Evelyn. [1913 Webster]

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