Lewis & Short

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ălūta, ae, f., orig. adj. (sc. pellis) [prob. from alumen], a kind of soft leather, prob. prepared by means of alum.

  1. I. Lit.: alutae tenuiter confectae, * Caes. B. G. 3, 13: nigra, Mart. 7, 35.
    Hence,
  2. II. That which is made of it.
    1. A. A shoe: nivea, Ov. A. A. 3, 271: nigra, Juv. 7, 192: rupta, Mart. 12, 26.
    2. B. A purse or pouch: tumidā superbus alutā, Juv. 14, 282.
    3. C. A patch put on the face for ornament, Ov. A. A. 3, 202.