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Webster 1913 Edition

(rĕs′ĕp-tā̍-ry̆)

Adj.

Generally or popularly admitted or received.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

Noun.

That which is received.

[Obs.]

“Receptaries of philosophy.”

Sir T. Browne.

Noun.

Thing received. [Not in use.]

receptary ‎(not comparable)

(obsolete) Generally or popularly admitted or received.
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receptary ‎(plural receptaries)

(obsolete) That which is received.
Receptaries of philosophy. — Sir Thomas Browne.