a. and sb. [f. L. lacrim-a tear + -ARY1 and 2.] = LACHRYMATORY.
1705. Addison, Italy (1733), 188. What a Variety of Shapes in the Ancient Urns, Lamps, Lachrymary Vessels [etc.].
1854. Lady Lytton, Behind the Scenes, I. II. iv. 242. The aforesaid capacious handkerchief … might have served as the general lachrymary of a joint stock widows’ company.
