noun.
An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Some object superstitiously worn as a remedy for or preservative against disease, bad luck, accidents, witchcraft, etc.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.]
noun.
A kind of protectivecharm or ornament, often bearing magicalsymbols, worn for protectionagainstill will, negativeinfluences, evilspirits &/or the supernatural.
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noun.
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease