'Periapt' definitions:

Definition of 'Periapt'

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Periapt \Per"i*apt\ (p[e^]r"[i^]*[a^]pt), n. [Gr. peri`apton, fr. peri`aptos hung about, peria`ptein to hang about; peri` about + 'a`ptein to tie: cf. F. p['e]riapte.] A charm worn as a protection against disease or mischief; an amulet. --Coleridge. [1913 Webster]
Now help, ye charming spells and periapts. --Shak. [1913 Webster]