{ Scap"u*lar (?), Scap"u*la*ry (?) },
n. [F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium,
scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade.]
1. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A loose
sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain
religious orders and devout persons. (b)
The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary
garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion. Addis &
Arnold.
2. (Surg.) A bandage passing over the
shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in
place.
Scap"u*la*ry, a. Same as
Scapular, a.
Scap"u*la*ry, n. (Zoöl.)
Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.
{ Scap"u*lar (?), Scap"u*la*ry (?) },
n. [F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium,
scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade.]
1. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A loose
sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain
religious orders and devout persons. (b)
The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary
garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion. Addis &
Arnold.
2. (Surg.) A bandage passing over the
shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in
place.
Scap"u*la*ry, a. Same as
Scapular, a.
Scap"u*la*ry, n. (Zoöl.)
Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.