n. [ L. caestus, and cestus. ] (Antiq.) A covering for the hands of boxers, made of leather bands, and often loaded with lead or iron. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. cestus girdle, Gr. &unr_;, lit., stitched, embroidered. ] 1. (Antiq.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form. [ 1913 Webster ]