Definitions from Wiktionary (phylactery)

▸ noun:  (Judaism) Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.
▸ noun:  (historical) A case in which (Christian) relics were preserved.
▸ noun:  (historical) Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm.
▸ noun:  (fantasy, roleplaying games) An enchanted object used (by such as a lich) to contain and protect the owner's soul.
▸ noun:  (art, historical) A speech scroll, an illustrative device depicting speech, song or other sound as if written on a scroll.




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