St. Hubert's Key

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Saint Hubert's Key

Etymology

After Saint Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters.

Proper noun

St. Hubert 's Key

(historical) A charm in the form of a metal nail, cross, or cone, used to brand dogs or cauterize wounds in an attempt to prevent or cure rabies.

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