What is the meaning of Phylactery?

  1. Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

    Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

    A profession of faith, or religious or traditional observance; also, a reminder.

    A fringe which an Israelite was required to wear as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; any fringe or border.

    Synonym of amulet (a protective charm or ornament)

    An enchanted object used (for example, by a lich) to contain and protect the owner's soul.

    A scroll with words on it depicted as emerging from a person's mouth or held in their hands, indicating what they are singing or speaking; a banderole, a speech scroll.

    1. A list or record.

    A list or record.

    Synonym of reliquary (a container to display or hold religious relics)

    Source: wiktionary.org