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ἐπίσφαιρα, boxing-gloves

ἐπίσφαιρα, ων, τά,
  • boxing-gloves used in the σφαιρομαχία, to deaden the blows, Plu. Praec. 2.825e; so μάχαιραι μετʼ ἐπισφαίρων swords tipped with buttons, like foils, Plb. 10.20.3.

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