† ceste Obs.
[a. F. ceste.]
= cestus2.
| 1616 B. Holyday Persius 321 They did array their arms and hands with the cestes, which were made of the hide of the buffle..fill'd with lead within. |
† ceste Obs.
[a. F. ceste.]
= cestus2.
| 1616 B. Holyday Persius 321 They did array their arms and hands with the cestes, which were made of the hide of the buffle..fill'd with lead within. |
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