English-Latvian translations for phylactery

Definition of phylactery

• Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla
• A case in which relics were preserved
• Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm
• An enspelled object used to contain and protect the owner's soul
• A speech scroll, an illustrative device depicting speech, song or other sound as if written on a scroll

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