scapulary

• POS: Adjective, Noun
• HYPHEN: scap=u=lar=y

CIDE DICTIONARY

scapulary, n. [F. scapulaire, LL. scapularium, scapulare, fr. L. scapula shoulder blade.].

•  A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons.  Addis & Arnold.  [1913 Webster]
•  A bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place.  [1913 Webster]

scapulary, a. 

 Same as Scapular, a.  [1913 Webster]

scapulary, n. 

 Same as 2d and 3d Scapular.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

scapulary, n. (pl. -ies)
1 = SCAPULAR n. 1.
2 = SCAPULAR n. 3.

Etymology

ME f. OF eschapeloyre f. med.L scapelorium, scapularium (as SCAPULA)

ROGET THESAURUS

scapulary

Canonicals

N canonicals, vestments, robe, gown, Geneva gown frock, pallium, surplice, cassock, dalmatic, scapulary, cope, mozetta, scarf, tunicle, chasuble, alb, alba, stole, fanon, fannel, tonsure, cowl, hood, calote, calotte, bands, capouch, amice, vagas, vakas, vakass, apron, lawn sleeves, pontificals, pall, miter, tiara, triple crown, shovel hat, cardinal's hat, biretta, crosier, pastoral staff, thurifer, costume.