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periapt
per·i·apt [ pérree àpt ] (plural per·i·apts)


noun 
Definition:
 
protective charm: a charm worn to protect the wearer from harm
[Late 16th century. Via French< Greek periapton "something fastened around" < peri "around" + haptein "fasten"]
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