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Webster 1913 Edition


Masticatory

Mas′ti-ca-to-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
masticatoire
.]
Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food.

Mas′ti-ca-to-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
-ries
.
(Med.)
A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition


Masticatory

MAS'TICATORY

,
Adj.
Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food.

MAS'TICATORY

,
Noun.
A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.