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Webster 1913 Edition
Periapt
Per′i-apt
(pĕr′ĭ-ăpt)
, Noun.
[Gr.
περίαπτον
, fr. περίαπτοσ
hung about, περιάπτειν
to hang about; περί
about + ἄπτειν
to tie: cf. F. périapte
.] A charm worn as a protection against disease or mischief; an amulet.
Coleridge.
Now help, ye charming spells and
periapts
. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Periapt
PER'IAPT
,Noun.