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Cestus
UK
/ˈsɛstəs/
US
/ˈsɛstəs/
Translation of "cestus" into Russian
Definitions
cestus
Noun
UK
/ˈsɛstəs/
US
/ˈsɛstəs/
A hand covering or glove used in ancient boxing, often made of leather and sometimes studded with metal.
The gladiator wrapped his hands with a cestus before entering the arena.
A girdle or belt, especially one worn by women in ancient times.
The goddess was depicted wearing a beautifully adorned cestus around her waist.