Plural of caestus; multiple leather straps, belts, or boxing equipment worn by Roman gladiators and boxers.
Plural form of caestus. The word preserves the Latin pluralization pattern in English scholarly and historical contexts.
Archaeological digs at Roman amphitheaters sometimes uncover fragments of caestuses—the hardened leather and metal studs tell stories of brutal combat that shaped Roman entertainment and warrior culture.
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