RASPATORY

Etymology

Noun

raspatory (plural raspatories)

A surgeon's rasp.

Source: Wiktionary


Rasp"a*to*ry, n. Etym: [LL. raspatorium: cf. F. raspatoir. See Rasp, v.]

Definition: A surgeon's rasp. Wiseman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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