n. 1. One who masticates. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A machine for cutting meat into fine pieces for toothless people; also, a machine for cutting leather, India rubber, or similar tough substances, into fine pieces, in some processes of manufacture. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. masticatoire. ] Chewing; adapted to perform the office of chewing food. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. -ries (Med.) A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]