chevaster

chevaster
cheˈvaster Surg.
Also chevastre, chevestre.
[a. OF. chevestre, mod.F. chevêtre:—L. capistrum halter, f. capĕre to take hold of.]
A double bandage for supporting the chin in cases of fracture of the lower jaw.
in Mayne Exp. Lex. 189/1.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • chevestre — var. of chevaster …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”