suspensory
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2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1sus·pen·so·ry

adjective \sə-ˈspen(t)-sə-rē, -ˈspen(t)s-rē\

Definition of SUSPENSORY

1
: held in suspension; also : fitted or serving to suspend
2
: temporarily leaving undetermined : suspensive 1

First Known Use of SUSPENSORY

15th century

2suspensory

noun
plural suspensories

Definition of SUSPENSORY

: something that suspends or holds up; especially : a fabric supporter for the scrotum

First Known Use of SUSPENSORY

15th century

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