Glossary of Roman terms and phrases - 'G'

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Galea	A visored helmet
Galerus	A metal shoulder piece worn as armour
Garum	A sauce made from the Garus fish
Gemina	The name given to a legion when it had been split into two separate legions
Gladius	The short sword (18'' long) that was used by Roman soldiers. It was used in a stabbing manner rather than by slashing and was a highly effective weapon at close range
Grammaticus	A Roman grammar school

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