noun
- an amulet or charm worn as protection against disease or evil
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The ancient warrior wore a periapt around his neck for protection in battle.
- She clutched the small periapt her grandmother had given her.
- The merchant sold various periapts claiming to ward off illness.
- In medieval times, people often carried a periapt to protect against the plague.
- The old book described how to create a periapt using herbs and stones.