Lewis & Short

† cautēr, ēris, m., = καυτήρ (accessory form to cauterium, and only post-class.).

  1. I. A branding-iron, Pall. 1, 41, 2; 1, 43, 3; Prud. στεφ. 10, 490.
    Trop.: cauterem adigere ambitioni, Tert. Pall. 5.
  2. II. A wound made by burning, Prud. στεφ. 5, 229.