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scapular
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, n. [F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium, scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade.]
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(R. C. Ch.)
A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons.
The name given to two pieces of cloth worn under the ordinary garb and over the shoulders as an act of devotion.
--Addis & Arnold.
(Surg.) A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.
Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back.
Scapular \Scap"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. scapulaire. Cf. Scapulary.] Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.
Scapular arch (Anat.), the pectoral arch. See under pectoral.
Scapular region, or Scapular tract (Zo["o]l.), a definite longitudinal area over the shoulder and along each side of the back of a bird, from which the scapular feathers arise.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1680s, "pertaining to the scapula," from Modern Latin scapularis, from Latin scapula "shoulder" (see scapula). The noun (late 15c., also in Old English) in reference to a short cloak for the shoulders prescribed for certain monks, is from Medieval Latin scapulare, from scapula. Related: Scapulary.
Wiktionary
a. Of or pertaining to the scapula. (from 18th c.) n. 1 (context Christianity English) A short cloak worn around the shoulders, adopted as part of the uniform of various religious orders, later often with an embroidered image of a saint. (from 15th c.) 2 (context ornithology English) One of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back. 3 A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place. 4 (context Christianity English) A cloth talisman, usually with an embroidered image of a saint, worn around the neck.
WordNet
adj. relating to or near the shoulder blade
n. a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit [syn: scapulary]
Wikipedia
The scapular (from Latin scapulae, "shoulders") is a Christian garment suspended from the shoulders. There are two types of scapular, the monastic and devotional scapular, although both forms may simply be referred to as "scapular." As an object of popular piety, it serves to remind the wearer of their commitment to live a Christian life.
The "monastic scapular" appeared first, perhaps as early as the 7th century in the Order of Saint Benedict. It is a somewhat large length of cloth suspended both front and back from the shoulders of the wearer, often reaching to the knees. It may vary in shape, color, size and style. Monastic scapulars originated as aprons worn by medieval monks, and were later extended to habits for members of religious organizations, orders or confraternities. Monastic scapulars now form part of the habit of monks and nuns in many Christian orders.
The "devotional scapular" is a much smaller item and evolved from the monastic scapular. These may also be worn by individuals who are not members of a monastic order. The Anglican Communion considers them sacramentals. The devotional scapular typically consists of two small (usually rectangular) pieces of cloth, wood or laminated paper, a few inches in size, which may bear religious images or text. These are joined by two bands of cloth and the wearer places one square on the chest, rests the bands one on each shoulder and lets the second square drop down the back.
In many cases, both forms of the scapular come with a set of promises for the faithful who wear them. Some of the promises are rooted in tradition, and others have been formally approved by religious leaders. For Roman Catholics, for instance, over the centuries several popes have approved specific indulgences for scapulars, as for some other objects of popular piety.
Usage examples of "scapular".
Later in the ceremony, after he had made his vows, he would receive the braided cincture of crimson and gold to hold the scapular in place, symbolic of the binding of those vows.
Sarsfield took the scapular from around his neck, kissed it, then carefully folded the strip of cloth.
Later on they became more generous, but they clung with tenacity to the Brown Scapular and the First Sunday of the month.
The point of the weapon had entered high on his chest where the massive pectoral muscle of the left wing was not thick, and gone clear through him to emerge beside the left scapular with about eight inches of point and shaft.
She would come to him at night not as a succubus but seeking instruction, perhaps to carry back to her nest - wherever in the Parish it was - something of his desire to bring her to Christ: a scapular medal, a memorized verse from the New Testament, a partial indulgence, a penance.
A jeweled box that she would have deemed the most wondrous thing she had ever seen paled in comparison with a gold scapular with intricate tracery, and that was nothing compared to a carved throne with butterflies whose sapphire eyes and enameled wings were so lifelike she expected them to fly away.
Nezzie said, showing her the handle that was attached to a damper made of thin scapular bone.
Mudpye poked him in the chest for emphasis in their insane conversation about blacks and Jews and cracked his scapular with a slap on the shoulder when we left, he.
Heart pounding in his throat, he scooped up his scapular and rose, automatically starting to don it before the abbot saw him out of uniform-for Father Halex surely would be the one to bring Charlan to him, the only one with authority to do so.
Javan dropped the scapular back onto the grass and contented himself with doing up the throat of his soutane.
As was his usual wont, Faelan was immaculately turned out, his black habit neatly brushed, his cowled scapular falling in precise folds, his tonsure gleaming newly shaven on his bowed head.
As was his custom, he had put aside both his hooded scapular and the braided cincture of Haldane crimson and gold before kneeling down to read the final Office of the night.
The door pounced open and there she was in pink flannel, a scapular around her neck and a rosary in her hands.
He ran a finger around his helmet seal, brushing his scapular feathers.
Farther along someone else sold rosaries, scapulars, prayer books and medals from a pop-top Volkswagen van.