in Roman antiquity, a habit that differed but little from the chlamys, except that this last belonged chiefly to the lower class of people. It was worn by the officers and principal men among the Romans in time of war, who are therefore called Paludati; which distinguished them from the common soldiers, who, because they wore the fagum, were called the Sagati. The paludamentum came down only to the navel, was open on the sides, had short sleeves resembling angels wings, and was generally white or red. It is sometimes used to signify the common soldier's coat.