scapulary

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Noun

scapulary (plural scapularies)

1. (zoology) scapular
2. A form of brace or suspender for keeping a belt or body bandage in place; it is made of a broad roller bandage split half way, the undivided part being in front, the divided ends passing over the shoulders and down the back.
   • 1863, George Eliot, Romola, Volume I, Book I, Chapter X, page 187

     The friar put his hand under his scapulary, and drawing out a small linen bag which hung round his neck, took from it a bit of parchment […]

Adjective

scapulary (not comparable)

1. scapular

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