periapt

(per′ē apt′)

noun

amulet

Origin: Fr périapte < Gr periapton < periaptein, to fit about, tie about < peri- (see peri-) + aptein, to fasten

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noun

A charm worn as protection against mischief and disease; an amulet.

Origin:

Origin: French périapte

Origin: , from Greek periapton

Origin: , from periaptos, hung around

Origin: : peri-, peri-

Origin: + haptos, fastened (from haptein, to fasten)

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