cesti
/ˈsɛstaɪ/
noun
- Plural of cestus; in ancient times, a type of boxing glove made of leather straps, often weighted with metal.
- The museum displayed a pair of cesti used in ancient Greek boxing matches.
- Ancient Roman gladiators wore cesti made of leather and iron studs.
- Fighters wrapped the cesti tightly around their hands and wrists for protection.