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单词 cesti
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cestus

1 of 2

noun (1)

ces·​tus ˈse-stəs How to pronounce cestus (audio)
plural cesti ˈse-ˌstī How to pronounce cestus (audio)
: a woman's belt
especially : a symbolic one worn by a bride

cestus

2 of 2

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

cesti

noun

plural of cestus
as in Sam Browne belts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • Sam Browne belts
  • obis
  • baldrics
  • bandoliers
  • ribbons
  • loops
  • bandoleers
  • rings
  • self-belts
  • ceintures
  • cumberbunds
  • waistbands
  • circles
  • cummerbunds
  • belts
  • bands
  • girdles
  • sashes
  • cinctures
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