ALL meanings of cestus
ces·tus
C c - noun cestus the girdle of Aphrodite (Venus) decorated to cause amorousness 3
- noun cestus (in classical Roman boxing) a pugilist's gauntlet of bull's hide loaded or studded with metal 3
- noun cestus in ancient times, a woman's belt or girdle 3
- noun cestus a contrivance of leather straps, often weighted with metal, worn on the hand by boxers in ancient Rome 3
- noun cestus A leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal. 1
- noun plural cestus a girdle or belt, especially as worn by women of ancient Greece. 1
- noun plural cestus Classical Mythology. the girdle of Venus, decorated with every object that could arouse amorous desire. 1
- noun plural cestus a hand covering made of leather strips and often covered with metal studs, worn by boxers. 1
- noun cestus (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A girdle, especially that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power to excite love. 0