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Phylactery

Description:

A phylactery refers to different objects depending on the context, often relating to religious or magical practices. In Judaism, a phylactery is a small leather box containing biblical verses worn by observant Jews during weekday morning prayers. In fantasy literature and role-playing games, a phylactery is an object that holds the soul of a powerful being, typically a lich. Additionally, in general usage, a phylactery can refer to an amulet or charm believed to have magical or protective properties.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Judaism:

   • Noun: A small leather box containing biblical verses, traditionally worn by observant Jews during weekday morning prayers.
   • Sample Sentence: During prayer, Jacob carefully wrapped the phylacteries around his arm and head, a practice performed by generations before him.

2. Fantasy Literature and Role-playing Games:

   • Noun: An object that holds the soul of a powerful being, typically a lich, granting them eternal life and invulnerability.
   • Sample Sentence: The heroes managed to find and destroy the lich's hidden phylactery, finally defeating the ancient menace.

3. General Usage:

   • Noun: An amulet or charm believed to possess magical or protective properties.
   • Sample Sentence: The old woman wore a phylactery around her neck, claiming it would ward off evil spirits.

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