Look up: Cestus

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   Cestus
   In Greek mythology, the cestus was a girdle worn by Aphrodite and which was endowered with the power of exciting love towards the wearer.
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   Cestus
   The cestus was a leather thong bound around the hand. It was covered with knots, and often loaded with lead and iron. The Roman origin of the modern-day knuckle duster.
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   Cestus
   Ces'tus noun [ Latin cestus girdle, Greek ..., lit., stitched, embroidered.] 1. (Antiq.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. 2. (Zoology) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species ( Cestus Veneris ) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.
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   Cestus
   Ces'tus noun [ Latin caestus , and cestus .] (Antiq.) A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron.
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   Cestus
   A `cestus` is an ancient battle glove, sometimes used in `pankration`. In effect, it is the Classic World's equivalent to brass knuckles. The Latin word `caestus` (plural `caestus`) is derived from verb `caedere`, meaning `to strike`. It is unrelated to the similar noun `cestus` , that refers to a kind of belt worn by women in Ancient Greece. The first version of a battle cestus was a series of leather thongs that were tied over the hand. Gree...
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   Cestus
   • (n.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form. • (n.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. • (n.) A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often l...
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   cestus
   cestus or caestus:see boxing.
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