cestus

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noun (1)

ces·​tus ˈse-stəs 

plural cesti ˈse-ˌstī 

: a woman's belt

especially : a symbolic one worn by a bride

cestus

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noun (2)

: a hand covering of leather bands often loaded with lead or iron and used by boxers in ancient Rome

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Latin, girdle, belt, from Greek kestos, from kestos stitched, from kentein to prick — more at center

Noun (2)

Latin cestus, caestus

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1577, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1709, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cestus

• testis
• asbestos
• hephaestus