1.a broad strap for bearing anything
from Root ΤΛΑ, *τλάω, whence also the hero Telamon took his name, cf. Ἄτλας
1.a leathern strap or belt, for bearing both shield or sword, Hom.
2.a broad linen bandage for wounds, Il., Hdt., Eur.; for swathing mummies, Hdt.