anatomy, denotes the fore-parts of the thorax. See Anatomy, no. 36, 111.

Smiting the breast is one of the expressions of penitence. In the Romish church, the priest beats his breast in rehearsing the general confession at the beginning of the mass.

Breasts, or Mamme, in anatomy. See Anatomy, no. 112.

Breasts are usually two; though we also meet with instances of trimamia or women with three breasts*, and even some with four, all yielding milk alike †.