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Disci

Discus \Dis"cus\, n.; pl. E. Discuses, L. Disci. [L. See Disk.]

    1. A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill.

    2. The exercise with the discus.

      Note: This among the Greeks was one of the chief gymnastic exercises and was included in the Pentathlon (the contest of the five exercises). The chief contest was that of throwing the discus to the greatest possible distance.

  2. A disk. See Disk.

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disci

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discus

  1. n. an athletic competition in which a disc-shaped object is thrown as far as possible

  2. a disk used in throwing competitions [syn: saucer]

  3. [also: disci (pl)]

Usage examples of "disci".

He feared that his men would lose their sense and make a mad charge to glory instead of retiring after each short attack to r form and charge again, and so he kept encouraging them to show caution and keep their disci pline.

The city gate was closed, but a four-man guard stood watch at the small door and upon presentation of our copper disci, they allowed us through.

Leaving Gunnar and Hnefi with the gate prefect to purchase entry disci for the others, I ran over to where the guardsmen stood at their post.