Note 019 Hist. August. p. 211 [Vopisc. Aurel. c. 7] This laconic epistle is truly the work of a soldier; it abounds with military phrases and words, some of which cannot be understood without difficulty. Ferramenta samiata is well explained by Salmasius. The former of the words means all weapons of offence, and is contrasted with Arma, defensive armour. The latter signifies keen and well sharpened.

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Note to Chapter 11 of DECLINE & FALL by Gibbon