μάλαγμα — a dressing · Greek word G8241

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.