"pollice verso" meaning in Latin

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Phrase

IPA: /ˈpol.li.ke ˈu̯er.soː/ [Classical-Latin], [ˈpɔlːʲɪkɛ ˈu̯ɛrs̠oː] [Classical-Latin], /ˈpol.li.t͡ʃe ˈver.so/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [ˈpɔlːit͡ʃe ˈvɛrso] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: pollice versō [canonical, masculine]
Etymology: Literally, "with thumb turned". Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|g=m|head=pollice versō}} pollice versō m
  1. with the thumb turned (how spectators indicated favor or displeasure at gladiatorial games). Related terms: Misconceptions about gladiators
    Sense id: en-pollice_verso-la-phrase-WpoWeosa Categories (other): Latin entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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