μάλαγμ-α[μᾰ],ατος,τό,(μαλάσσω)
A. emollient, Thphr. Od. 59 , Gal. 13.946 , PCair.Goodsp. 30 X 6
(ii A. D.), etc.
II. soft materials, padding, used in sieges to blunt the force of engines and weapons, Ph. Bel. 91.7 , 95.47 ; μ. τῆς ἀντιτυπίας
Plu. 2.618f
, cf. Pl. Ti. 70d , ap. Longin. 32.5 ;μαλάγματος χάρινforpadding, Ruf. ap. Orib. 49.28.10 ;μ. ἕνεκα, of a shirt worn under armour, Sch. Il. 21.31 .