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scapularies

scapularies is the plural of scapulary.

Meaning of scapulary

Noun

scapulary (plural scapularies)

  1. 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.
    • Like fairies in general the Korrigan steal children, against which the remedy usually employed is, to place the child under the protection of the Virgin, by putting a rosary or a scapulary about its neck.1850, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, London: H.G. Bohn, page 432

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Questions about scapularies

What is scapularies the plural of?
Scapularies is the plural of scapulary.

Words near scapularies in the dictionary

  1. scapulae
  2. scapulalgia
  3. scapulalgias
  4. scapular
  5. scapular winging
  6. scapularies
  7. scapulars
  8. scapulary
  9. scapulas
  10. scapulate
  11. scapulated

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