sindon, ŏnis, f., = σινδών,
a kind of fine cotton stuff , muslin , Mart. 4, 19, 12; 11, 1, 2; Aus. Ephem. in Parecb. 2; Vulg. Matt. 27, 59; id. Marc. 14, 52; id. Luc. 23, 53.
·noun A <<Wrapper>>. II. Sindon ·noun A small rag or pledget introduced into the hole in the craniu...
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