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Haltēres

ἁλτῆρες). Heavy weights of stone or lead, like our dumb bells, intended to increase the muscular exertion of gymnastic exercises, being held in each hand while leaping, running, dancing, etc. (Mart.vii. 67; xiv. 49).

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