scapulary

scapulary
/skap"yeuh ler'ee/, adj., n., pl. scapularies.
adj.
1. scapular1.
n.
2. Surg. a shoulder dressing that keeps the shoulder or another bandage in place.
[1175-1225; ME scapelori, scapelry < ML scapulorium, scapularium, assimilated to -ARY. See SCAPULA, -ARY]

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