μάλαγμ-α [
μᾰ],(
μαλάσσω)
A). emollient,
Thphr. Od. 59 ,
Gal. 13.946 ,
PCair.Goodsp. 30 X
6 (ii A. D.), etc.
II). soft materials, padding, used in sieges to blunt the force of engines and weapons,
Ph. Bel. 91.7 ,
95.47 ;
μ. τῆς ἀντιτυπίας Plu. 2.618f , cf.
Pl. Ti. 70d , ap.
Longin. 32.5 ;
μαλάγματος χάριν for
padding,
Ruf. ap.
Orib. 49.28.10 ;
μ. ἕνεκα, of a shirt worn under armour, Sch.
Il. 21.31 .