Sindon

n. [ L., a kind of fine Indian cotton stuff, Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. ] 1. A wrapper. [ Obs. ] “Wrapped in sindons of linen.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Surg.) A small rag or pledget introduced into the hole in the cranium made by a trephine. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]