amulet (a charm - as an ornament - often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to protect the wearer against evil - as di

  • 1amulet — noun Etymology: Latin amuletum Date: 1584 a charm (as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (as disease or witchcraft) …

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