cestus
cestus¹
Definition
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
