scapulary
Americanadjective
noun
plural
scapularies-
Surgery. a shoulder dressing that keeps the shoulder or another bandage in place.
Etymology
Origin of scapulary
1175–1225; Middle English scapelori, scapelry < Medieval Latin scapulōrium, scapulārium, assimilated to -ary. See scapula, -ary
Example Sentences
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No one will buy scapulary, penitential cords, anything; and when we cease to be rich, we can no longer convince the conscience.
From An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere by Rizal, José
The dress of the Cistercians was a white cassock, with a narrow scapulary, and over that a black gown, when they went abroad, but a white one when they went to church.
From Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland by Choules, J.O.
The priest, a valiant clergyman, Stood raging by the door; With scapulary, cross, and bann, He cursed the spirit o'er.
From Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems by Scheffel, Joseph Victor von
Therefore, in the secret of her own heart, she devised a plan, which she carried out under cover of her scapulary.
From The White Ladies of Worcester A Romance of the Twelfth Century by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)
She was also ordered to take a draught with a dram of æther twice a day, and to have scapulary issues.
From An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases by Withering, William
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