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Scapulary

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    scapular not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    scapular
  2. 2
    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 wordnet
  3. 3
    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.

    "The friar put his hand under his scapulary, and drawing out a small linen bag which hung round his neck, took from it a bit of parchment[…]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English scapelarie, from Latin scapulārium, scapulāre.

Etymology 2

From Middle French scapulaire and Latin scapulārius. By surface analysis, scapula + -ary.

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