Phylactery

Noun

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.
2. 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.
3. A profession of faith, or religious or traditional observance; also, a reminder.
4. 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.
5. Synonym of amulet (“a protective charm or ornament”).