a. [ Cf. F. lacertien. ] (Zool.) Like a lizard; of or pertaining to the Lacertilia. -- n. One of the Lacertilia. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. laceratio: cf. F. lacération. ] 1. The act of lacerating. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A breach or wound made by lacerating. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]