A scapular, or friar's coat, for example, was a coveted object to be worn as a preservative against pestilence or the ague […]
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Scapular
/ˈskapjʊlə/
Synonyms for "scapular" (15 found)
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3 entriesscapular fossascapular notchscapular spine
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6 entriesmedial scapular borderscapular fossascapular musclescapular notchscapular regionscapular spine
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2 entriesmore scapularmost scapular
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She granted the Whitefriars identical powers to the Blackfriars, to bless a part of their friar's habit which draped over their shoulders and was known as the scapular; now laity could wear it and derive spiritual privileges from it.
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