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Amulet vs Phylacter - What's the difference?

amulet | phylacter |

As nouns the difference between amulet and phylacter

is that amulet is a kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural while phylacter is obsolete form of phylactery.

amulet

English

(wikipedia amulet)

Alternative forms

* amulette (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural.

    • See also

    * medallion(s) * rosar(y/ies) * talisman(s)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    phylacter

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
    • (Sandys)
    (Webster 1913)