phylactērĭum (fyl-), ĭi, n., = φυλακτήριον.
I In gen., an amulet : dolorem oculorum ut non patiaris ... de tribus cerasis lapillos pertundes et lino inserto pro phylacterio uteris, Marc. Emp. 8.—
II In partic.
A Slips of parchment worn by the Jews on the forehead and the left arm , phylacteries , Vulg. Matt. 23, 5; Hier. in Matt. 4, 23, 5.—
B Chains and medals worn by gladiators around their necks as tokens of victory , Vet. Schol. ad Juv. 3, 68.