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Definition of Phylactery
1. Noun. (Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer.
Definition of Phylactery
1. n. Any charm or amulet worn as a preservative from danger or disease.
Definition of Phylactery
1. Noun. (Judaism) Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla. ¹
2. Noun. Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Phylactery
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Medical Definition of Phylactery
1. Origin: OE. Filateri, OF. Filatire, filatiere, F. Phylactere, L. Phylacterium, Gr, fr. A watcher, guard, to watch, guard. Cf. Philatory. 1. Any charm or amulet worn as a preservative from danger or disease. 2. A small square box, made either of parchment or of black calfskin, containing slips of parchment or vellum on which are written the scriptural passages Exodus xiii. 2-10, and 11-17, Deut. Vi. 4-9, 13-22. They are worn by Jews on the head and left arm, on week-day mornings, during the time of prayer. 3. Among the primitive Christians, a case in which the relics of the dead were inclosed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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