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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SEPARATORY

a.That separates; as separatory ducts. [Little used. ]

 

SEPARATORY

n.A chimical vessel for separating liquors; and a surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SEPARATORY

SEPARATORY Sep "a *ra *to *ry, a.

 

Defn: Separative. Cheyne.

 

SEPARATORY

Sep "a *ra *to *ry, n. Etym: [Cf. F. séparatoire.]

 

1. (Chem. )

 

Defn: An apparatus used in separating, as a separating funnel.

 

2. (Surg.)

 

Defn: A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium. [Obs. ]