Pronunciation: f
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lak-t(-)r
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ter·ies
1 : either of two small square leather boxes containing scripture passages on slips of paper that are traditionally worn on the left arm and the head by Jewish men during morning prayers
2 : AMULET
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