1. a broad strap for bearing anything

from Root ! τλα, * τλάω, whence also the hero Telamon took his name, compare Ἄτλας

2. a leathern strap or belt , for bearing both shield or sword, (Homer)

3. a broad linen bandage for wounds, (Iliad by Homer); for swathing mummies, (Herdotus Historicus) (ML)