[Gladius]; Ensis; Pugio; Sica. 1. Gladius (from κλάδος) is the usual, ensis (from ansa?) the select and poetical name for a sword. Quintil. x. 1, 11. (v. 188.) 2. Pugio (from pungere) is a dagger, as a fair and openly used soldier’s weapon, on a level with the sword; whereas sica (from secare) is the unfair and secret weapon of the bandit, on a level with poison. (vi. 291.)
[Globus]; Sphæra. Globus is the popular term for any body that is round like a ball; whereas sphæra is the scientific term, derived from the Greek for a mathematical globe. (vi. 147.)
Globus, see [Caterva].
[Gloria]; Claritas. Gloria (from γέλως) denotes renown, under the image of something said, like κλέος; claritas (from γαληρός) under that of some thing bright, and that is seen, like δόξα. (v. 235.)
Gloriatio, see [Jactatio].
Glutus, see [Faux].
Gnavitas, see [Opera].
Gracilis, see [Exilis].
Gradatim, see [Paulatim].
Gradiri, see [Ire].