释义 |
ces·tus I. \ˈsestəs\ noun (plural ces·ti \-ˌtī\) Etymology: Latin, girdle, belt, from Greek kestos, from kestos stitched, embroidered; akin to Greek kentron point — more at center : a woman's belt; especially : a symbolic one worn by a bride II. Etymology: New Latin, from Latin synonym of cestum III. noun also caes·tus \“, ˈkīs-\ (plural cestus or caestus) Etymology: Latin caestus, from caedere to strike — more at concise : a boxer's hand covering in ancient Rome made of leather bands and often loaded with lead or iron |