cestus
1ces·tus
noun \ˈses-təs\ plural ces·ti\-ˌtī\
Definition of CESTUS
: a woman's belt; especially : a symbolic one worn by a bride
Origin of CESTUS
Latin, girdle, belt, from Greek kestos, from kestos stitched, from kentein to prick — more at center
First Known Use: 1557
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