sindon

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Noun

sindon

1. (obsolete or historical) A fine thin linen muslin or cambric cloth.
2. (obsolete or historical) A piece of such cloth, particularly
   1. A shroud of such cloth.
   2. (ecclesiastical) The shroud of Jesus following the crucifixion.
   3. (ecclesiastical) The corporal: the cloth placed beneath the eucharist.
   4. A garment or wrapper of such cloth.
      • 1626, Francis Bacon, New Atlantis, 10:

        There were found in it a Book, and a Letter; Both […] wrapped in Sindons of Linnen.

   5. (medical) A wad, roll, or pledget of such cloth, usually doused with medicine, used to fill open wounds during surgery.

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