sagum
/ˈseɪɡəm/
noun
- A short, woolen cloak worn by soldiers in ancient Rome, especially by those in the Roman army.
- In cold weather, the legionaries wrapped their sagum tightly around their shoulders.
- Historians have found depictions of the sagum on ancient Roman statues and reliefs.
- The Roman soldier fastened his sagum with a bronze brooch before marching into battle.
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