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‖ spheriˈsterion rare.
Also spheristerium.
[ad. Gr. σϕαιριστήριον, f. σϕαῖρα ball.]
A place for exercise in ball-play. In quot. 1824 fig.
1764R. Adam Ruins Palace Spalatro 11 On the other side of the Cella Media was a Spheristerium.., a room alotted for the different exercises of the ball. 1824Landor Imag. Conv., Arist. & Callisth. II. 339 What a spheristerion is opened here to the exercise of informers! |