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phylacterium

phylactērĭum (fyl-), ĭi, n., = φυλακτήριον.
  • In gen., an amulet: dolorem oculorum ut non patiaris ... de tribus cerasis lapillos pertundes et lino inserto pro phylacterio uteris, Marc. Emp. 8.—
  • II In partic.
    • A Slips of parchment worn by the Jews on the forehead and the left arm, phylacteries, Vulg. Matt. 23, 5; Hier. in Matt. 4, 23, 5.—
    • B Chains and medals worn by gladiators around their necks as tokens of victory, Vet. Schol. ad Juv. 3, 68.

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