A charm or talisman for securing victory.

A shoe for a horse, now usually formed of a narrow iron plate bent to the outline of the horse's hoof and nailed to the animal's foot.

The foot of a rabbit carried or held as a good-luck charm. Also in extended use: a person or thing thought to bring good luck.

An object, esp. a coin, which is carried in the pocket as a good-luck charm.

(a) (in Britain and Ireland) a small sum of money which, by tradition, is returned by the seller to the buyer after the sale of grain or livestock; =…

(in Britain and Ireland) a small sum of money which, by tradition, is returned by the seller to the buyer after the sale of grain or livestock; = luck…

spec. The amnion or inner membrane enclosing the fœtus before birth; esp. this or a portion of it sometimes enveloping the head of the child at…

A bag containing ‘wind’ or air. An inflated bag used as a charm to ensure a favourable wind.

a knot tied on a rope, supposed magically to ensure a favourable wind.

A small, squat, smiling figure used as a mascot.

a rare form of clover leaf having four leaflets, regarded as a lucky charm or sign of good fortune; cf. four-leaved, adj.

A wooden prayer stick decorated with plumes of feathers and usually painted, used by members of the Hopi North American Indian people in their snake…