1. a. A specially prepared or arranged display of a more or less public nature (esp. one on a large scale), forming an impressive or interesting show or entertainment for those viewing it.
2. A person or thing exhibited to, or set before, the public gaze as an object either (a) of curiosity or contempt, or (b) of marvel or admiration.
3. a. A thing seen or capable of being seen; something presented to the view, esp. of a striking or unusual character; a sight. Also fig.
6. a. A device for assisting defective eyesight, or for protecting the eyes from dust, light, etc., consisting of two glass lenses set in a frame which is supported on the nose, and kept in place by side-pieces passing over the ears. Usually in pl.
I think the last definition is an interesting way of looking at the word since the MM is meant to reach people without access, which can include the blind. Maybe not in the literal sense, but the spectacle can act doubly in this regard. Just a thought.
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