Dressing

Zell's Condensed Dictionary · 1879 · p. 16

(dre ing.) [Same der iv.] (Med.) The methodical and topical application of any external remedy or apparatus in cases of local injury or disease.DRESSINGS. (Arch.) The mouldings and sculptured decorations of all kinds which are used on the walls and ceilings of abuilding for the purpose of ornamentation. [s. 302]