| 释义 |
† cirˈcumferent, a. Obs.
[In form, ad. L. circumferent-em, pres. pple. of circumferre to carry round; but associated in sense with circumference.]
Forming the circumference, encircling, encompassing; travelling around.
1612Woodall Surg. Mate Wks. (1653) 315 The..pinne in the center guideth the circumferent tooth-head saw. 1620Middleton & Rowley Courtly Masque Wks. V. 165 The round year In her circumferent arms will fold us all. 1620Venner Via Recta (1650) 296 From the center to the circumferent parts. 1652Sparke Prim. Devot. (1663) 580 Those of circumferent nations.
¶ = In circumference.
c1420Pallad. on Husb. vi. 61 A comune busshell greet circumferent, Or litel lesse [i.e. as great in circumference as a common bushel]. |