n. [ Gr. peri`apton, fr. peri`aptos hung about, peria`ptein to hang about; peri` about + 'a`ptein to tie: cf. F. périapte. ] A charm worn as a protection against disease or mischief; an amulet. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

Now help, ye charming spells and periapts. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]