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

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ALTICINCTUS (ὑψίζωνος). Having the tunic drawn high up through the girdle, and above the knees in order to allow free action to the limbs, as was usual with rustics, labourers, or persons engaged in hard work or active exercise. (Phaedr. ii. 5. 11.) The example (Alticinctus/1.1) is copied from the Vatican Virgil.

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    Alticinctus/1.1

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