periapts

plural of periapt
as in amulets
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil even rational, enlightened people have their periapts, which somehow make them feel a little more secure in an uncertain world

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“Periapts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periapts. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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