E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Am’ulet.
Something worn, generally round the neck, as a charm. (Arabic, hamulet, that which is suspended.)
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The early Christians used to wear amulets called Ichthus, fish; the word is composed of the initial letters of Ie’sos CHristos THeou Uios Sotr (Jesus Christ, Son of God, our Saviour). (See NOTARICA.)
r (Jesus Christ, Son of God, our Saviour). (See N
