Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Brachiale

Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)

BRACHIA'LE (περιβραχιόνιον). A piece of defensive armour which covered the brachium, or part of the arm between the wrist and elbow. It is distinctly mentioned by Xenophon (Cyrop. vi. 4. 2.) as part of the accoutrements worn by the Persians, and is sometimes seen on figures of Roman gladiators, though the Latin name does not occur in this sense, except, perhaps, Trebell. Claud. 14., where, however, it may mean a bracelet. The example (Brachiale/1.1) here introduced is from an original of bronze, which was found, with other pieces of armour, at Pompeii, and probably belonged to a gladiator. The rings by which it was fastened on the front of the arm are seen at the side.

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  Brachiale/1.1