n. [ F. tampon. See Tampion. ] An inking pad used in lithographic printing. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. See Tampion. ] (Surg.) A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, absorb secretions (as from menstruation), or for the application of medicine. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
v. t. (Surg.) To plug with a tampon. [ 1913 Webster ]