amulet
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of amulet
First recorded in 1595–1605; either from Middle French amulete or directly from Latin amulētum
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The 77 pieces of jewelry included crowns, necklaces, bracelets, belts, earrings and amulets.
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She filled a backpack and set out with a heart lock amulet she got from a friend to ward off evil spirits.
From Seattle Times
Independence expects to return the majority of its lineup next season when it jumps to Class 5, but the Tigers may need to find a new amulet.
From Washington Post
The governor this past weekend ordered the closure of gem and amulets markets, it said.
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The body belonged to a woman of high status wrapped in linen and plain-weave fabrics and accompanied “with a rich set of amulets,” researchers wrote in their findings.
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