cestus

cestus is a clothing in ancient Greece or clothing in ancient Rome.

Also recorded as caestus; cæſtus.

Overview

Ancient battle glove.

In detail

cestus is a clothing in ancient Greece or clothing in ancient Rome.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Cestus (boxing)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1057669: cestus

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