Crossword clues for scapulary
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, n. (Zo["o]l.) Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.
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.
Scapulary \Scap"u*la*ry\, a. Same as Scapular, a.
Wiktionary
a. scapular n. (context zoology English) scapular
WordNet
n. 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: scapular]
Usage examples of "scapulary".
He looked until he saw his mistress coming hastily, and she was soon with him, and they rejoiced greatly, and the good Jacobin took off his gown and his scapulary, and kissed and cuddled tightly the fair nun.
The Carmelites also asserted that the Virgin Mary appeared to Simon Stockius, the general of their order, and gave him a solemn promise that the souls of such as left the world with the Carmelite scapulary upon their shoulders should be infallibly preserved from eternal damnation.
Over the tunic was a black scapulary, similar to the habit of a priest, tucked under the girdle when they were working, but on holydays allowed to hang down.
I find that the stock of rosaries, scapularies, blessed candles, and other ecclesiastical goods, is running low.