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 Abram-Man,Abreast. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Abrax’as Stones.
 
Stones with the word Abraxas engraved on them, and used as talismans. They were cut into symbolic forms combining a fowl’s head, a serpent’s body, and human limbs. (See ABRACAX.)   1
 


 Abram-Man,Abreast. 

 
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