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ces·tus (-təs)

noun

in ancient times, a woman's belt or girdle

Etymology: L < Gr kestos, a girdle; akin to kentein, to stitch: see center

cestus2 definition

ces·tus (-təs)

noun

a contrivance of leather straps, often weighted with metal, worn on the hand by boxers in ancient Rome

Etymology: L caestus < caedere, to strike, cut down: see -cide

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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