periapt

noun

peri·apt ˈper-ē-ˌapt

Synonyms of periapt next

: amulet

Examples of periapt in a Sentence

even rational, enlightened people have their periapts, which somehow make them feel a little more secure in an uncertain world

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Greek; Middle French periapte, from Greek periapton, from periaptein to fasten around (oneself), from peri- + haptein to fasten

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of periapt was in 1584

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“Periapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periapt. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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