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phylacterian|fɪlækˈtɪərɪən|
[f. L. phylactēri-um: see next + -an.]
(See quot.) So phylacteric |-ˈɛrɪk|, -ical adjs., of or pertaining to phylacteries; phyˈlacterize v. [ad. late Gr. ϕυλακτηρίζειν], trans. to guard or protect with a phylactery.
1616T. Godwin Moses & Aaron i. x. (1625) 54 In the yeere of our Lord, 692. certaine Sorcerers were condemned for the like kind of Magick [‘hanging the beginning of Saint Iohns Gospell about their necks’] by the name of ϕυλακτήριοι, that is, Phylacterians. 1698L. Addison Chr. Sacr. 128 (R.) In their private or phylacterical prayers, it [Amen] was omitted. a1641Bp. R. Montagu Acts & Mon. vii. (1642) 406 Εαυτοὺς ϕυλακτηρίζουσιν, ἵνα τῶν δαιµόνων οὐδείς εϕάψηται, They phylacterize, or blesse and defend themselves that no ill Spirit or Divell annoy them. |