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A sling for an ailing limb. Obsolete.
Chiefly Surgery. A sling, esp. one used as a support for an injured arm. Obsolete.
= sling, n.2 3c. Obsolete.
A piece of cloth or other material, formed into a loop and suspended from the neck so as to support an injured arm (or foot).
Surgery. A suspensory bag, bandage, etc.