palæstra

noun

Dated spelling of palaestra.

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Meanings

nounpalæstra (plural palæstræ)

plural palæstræ

  1. Dated spelling of palaestra.

    6. The palæſtra, properly ſo called, where they practiſed wreſtling, the pugillate, pancratia, and other exerciſes.

    1808, The New and complete American encyclopedia, Volume IV, John Low, page 245
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