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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. [Al…

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  1. n. 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.]
  2. n. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
  3. 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. Note: [Also used figuratively.]
  4. An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic,etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, suchas diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic formsor characters.
  5. n:100 n. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease