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phylactery Definition

phy·lac·tery (fi lak′tər ē)

noun pl. phylacteries -·ter·ies

  1. tefillin
  2. Rare something worn as a charm or safeguard

Etymology: ME filaterie < ML phylaterium < LL(Ec) phylacteria (used for Heb tefilin, pl. of tefila, prayer < root pll, to pray, entreat < Gr phylaktērion, a safeguard < phylassein, to defend, guard > phylax, a watchman

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  1. ‹ phylacteries
  2. ‹ phyla
  3. ‹ phyl-
  4. ‹ Phyfe
  5. ‹ phycology
  6. ‹ phycologist
  7. ‹ -phyceous
  8. ‹ -phyceae
  9. ‹ PHY
  10. ‹ phut
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