the
central part of an ancient
Roman amphitheater, wherein slave, captive or
paid fighters (called gladiators) fought each other and also wild beasts.
—SHSBC Binder 5 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 3 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 4 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 12 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 16 Approved Glossary, —HSSC Glossary, Sept 90