Cestus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛstəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cestus is a noun meaning A leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal.
Meaning
A leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A girdle, especially that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power to excite love.
Example Sentences
'Cestus': This includes all sorts of fist wrappings and brass knuckle weapon types.
Word Forms
- cestuses
- cesti
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cest, whirlbat, balteus, cuissard, calceus, gauntlet.
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