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Definition of Hippadrome

Hip"po*drome, n. (Sports) A fraudulent contest with a predetermined winner. [Slang, U. S.]

Hip"po*drome, v. i. [imp. & p. p. -dromed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. -droming.] (Sports) To arrange contests with predetermined winners. [Slang, U. S.]

Hip"po*drome (?), n. [L. hippodromos, Gr. &?;; "i`ppos horse + &?; course, fr. &?; to run: cf. F. hippodrome.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) A place set apart for equestrian and chariot races.

2. An arena for equestrian performances; a circus.

Hip"po*drome, n. (Sports) A fraudulent contest with a predetermined winner. [Slang, U. S.]

Hip"po*drome, v. i. [imp. & p. p. -dromed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. -droming.] (Sports) To arrange contests with predetermined winners. [Slang, U. S.]

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • a place of entertainment: theatre, circus, dancehall
  • a horse racing course
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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