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Fundae

Scope note

Roman term for slings consisting of straps of flax, leather, or horsehair, in the middle of which was a pocket or pouch to hold the missile, used both for hunting and in warfare. They were used by Roman and allied troops in Republican and Imperial times at least into the 5th century and continued in military use in Europe into the 14th century and occasionally later. TARA

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000213473

Broader Terms used

slings (projectile weapons)

Term used for

fundas

Equivalent Terms used

funda

Created

13yrs ago

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