A circle or circular group of people; spec. a circle of people in a dance. in a ring: in circular formation, arranged or grouped in a circle.

A group of people sitting (standing, dancing, etc.) in a circle. Frequently in in a round.

An assembly of people seated in a circle. Obsolete. rare.

A number of persons standing or seated round a person or object of interest; ‘an assembly surrounding the principal person’ (Johnson), as at Court…

A circle; something circular in form; (Scottish) spec. a circular window (obsolete).