ALL meanings of phylacteries
phy·lac·ter·y
P p - noun plural phylacteries Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning prayers by Orthodox and Conservative Jewish men. 1
- noun plural phylacteries (in the early Christian church) a receptacle containing a holy relic. 1
- noun plural phylacteries an amulet, charm, or safeguard against harm or danger. 1