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What is the noun for phylactery?

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phylactery
  1. (Judaism) Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.
  2. Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “The phylactery gleamed with an ancient symbol, hanging delicately from her necklace.”
      “I do not know how Kirstie became convinced that, whoever or whatever the enemy might be, Mr. Johnstone was the phylactery.”
      “If Peter Faneuil made not broad his phylactery, he made broad that mantle of charity, which covereth a multitude of sins.”
phylacter
  1. Obsolete form of phylactery.
phylacteries
  1. plural of phylactery
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  3. Examples:
    1. “On the cross, Jesus wears the phylacteries of a devout Jew and holds the Torah scroll in his right hand.”
      “Their phylacteries and fringes were given as tactile reminders of who they are-covenant children of the uniquely sovereign God.”
      “His devotions over, he hurriedly took the phylacteries from his head and hand.”
phylacters
  1. plural of phylacter
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