Lewis & Short

lĭgātūra, ae, f. [1. ligo], a band, ligature (post-class.).

  1. I. Lit.: ligatura in vitibus, Pall. 1, 6, 11.
    1. B. In partic., an amulet (bound about one), Aug. in Joann. 7; cf. Isid. Orig. 8, 9.
    2. C. A bunch, cluster: duas ligaturas uvae passae, Vulg. 1 Reg. 30, 12.—
  2. II. Transf., a twisting or twining of the body in wrestling: ligaturis corporis certant, Ambros. Enarrat. in Psa. 36, § 55.