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Webster 1913 Edition

Scapulary

{

Scap′u-lar

,

Scap′u-la-ry

, }
Noun.
[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

,
Adj.
Same as
Scapular
,
Adj.

Scap′u-la-ry

,
Noun.
(Zool.)
Same as 2d and 3d
Scapular
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Scapulary

SCAP'ULARY

,
Noun.
A part of the habit of certain religious orders in the Romish church, consisting of two narrow slips of cloth worn over the gown, covering the back and breast, and extending to the feet. This is worn as a badge of peculiar veneration for the virgin Mary.

Definition 2024

scapulary

scapulary

English

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.

Adjective

scapulary ‎(not comparable)

  1. scapular

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