(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:04:39

Mas"ti*ca*to*ry (?), a. [Cf. F. masticatoire.]

Chewing; adapted to perform the office o chewing food.

 

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Mas"ti*ca*to*ry, n.; pl. -ries (). Med.

A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.

Bacon.

 

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