ἐπί-βλημα, ατος, τό,
that which is thrown over, covering, [[ 4th c.BC: Nicostratus Philosophus Comedy texts 15 ] Refs 4th c.BC+]; coverlet, bedspread, [[ Inscriptiones Graecae 12(5).593.4 (Iulis, 5th c.BC), 2nd c.AD: Galenus Medicus 14.638, 2nd c.AD: Soranus Medicus 1.85 ] Refs 5th c.BC+]; head-covering, [[ 2nd c.AD: Galenus Medicus “UP” 11.12. ] Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__2. tapestry, hangings, [[ 1st-2nd c.AD: Plutarchus Biographus et Philosophus “Cat.Ma.” 4, 2nd c.AD: Arrianus Historicus “An.” 6.29.5. ] Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II. that which is put on, piece of embroidery, [[ ἐ. ποικίλον “IG” 12.387.28 ] Refs], 22.1514.31; mantle, [[ LXX.Isa.3.22. ] LXX]
__II.2. patch, NT.Mat.9.16, etc.
__II.3. outer bandage, Paul. Aeg.6.92.