scapulary

American  

[skap-yuh-ler-ee] / ˈskæp yəˌlɛr i /

adjective

1. scapular.

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noun

plural

scapularies

1. 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

Pressing with a convulsive hand against his heart the scapulary containing Tezel's letter of absolution, Herv� entered the room in which Hena was left alone.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne

Over the tunic was a black scapulary, similar to the habit of a priest, tucked under the girdle when they were working, but on holydays allowed to hang down.

From The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry by Newton, Joseph Fort

Three young men also received the small scapulary of the Franciscan order.

From The Makers of Canada: Champlain by Dionne, N.-E. (Narcisse-Eutrope)

Accidentally his eyes fell upon a scapulary that had dropped near the threshold.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne

Another on the devotion of the scapulary, and its wonderful effects, written against De Launoi, and for which the order of the Carmes, when he died, bestowed a solemn service and obsequies on him.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac