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Definitions for periapt
ˈpɛr iˌæptpe·ri·apt
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periaptnoun
A charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Periaptnoun
Amulet; charm worn as preservatives against diseases or mischief. Thomas Hanmer
Etymology: πεϱιάπτω.
The regent conquers, and the Frenchmen fly:
Now help, ye charming spells and periapts. William Shakespeare.
Webster Dictionary
Periaptnoun
a charm worn as a protection against disease or mischief; an amulet
Etymology: [Gr. peri`apton, fr. peri`aptos hung about, peria`ptein to hang about; peri` about + 'a`ptein to tie: cf. F. priapte.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Periapt
per′i-apt, n. (Shak.) an amulet. [Gr. periapton, something hung round, peri, about, aptos—aptein, to fasten.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of periapt in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of periapt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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