A. boxing-glovesused in theσφαιρομαχία,to deaden the blows, Plu. 2.825e ; soμάχαιραι μετ' ἐπισφαίρωνswordstipped with buttons, likefoils, Plb. 10.20.3 .

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Plu. 2.825e
Plb. 10.20.3

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