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amulet

Part of Speech: noun

An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [ Also used figuratively.]

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games

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1. A modified revival of the ancient Olympian games, consisting of international athletic games, races, etc., now held once in four years, the first having been at Athens in 1896.

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At least, we were with our mother when she could bear the noise; and for the rest of our time, when we were tired of playing games together, we sat with the maids. - "Melchior's Dream and Other Tales", Juliana Horatia Ewing.
Upon their arrival the signal was given for the games to begin. - "The Flamingo Feather", Kirk Munroe.
Do not make the games too serious. - "Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium", Jessie H. Bancroft.

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