Exercise the Extremeties Quiz

[banff]

From banff: I am still having no luck with earlier requests. I wonder if anyone can help me instead with no 12: The French it is that meets the American for a fight- with an unfair advantage (6). No 32: This animal could be seen as first-rate. (5,4,5) No 40: Told your gang off as they seat you in this numbered armchair. (4,3,5) No. 43: Roam around during the dance in a woollen petticoat. (8)
In explanation I am trying to do this quiz from 6000 miles away while on a trip with out the aid of a computer or dictionary. So It's very hard. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks banff

[mac44]

43. balmoral

[mac44]

40. gout and glory (Browning I think).

[mac44]

32. three toed sloth (ai)

[bibblebub]

12) CESTUS - a covering for the hand made of leather straps weighted with iron or lead and worn by boxers in ancient Rome http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cestus

french it is = C'EST
american = US

(maybe a bit obscure?)

[banff]

mac44 and bibblebub both gave great answers which are a lot of help to me. Thank You very much! From banff