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Symbol
(gcide) | Symbol \Sym"bol\ (s[i^]m"b[o^]l), n. [L. symbolus, symbolum, Gr.
sy`mbolon a sign by which one knows or infers a thing, from
symba`llein to throw or put together, to compare; sy`n with +
ba`llein to throw: cf. F. symbole. Cf. Emblem, Parable.]
1. A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything
which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by
resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation;
a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage;
the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
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A symbol is a sign included in the idea which it
represents, e. g., an actual part chosen to
represent the whole, or a lower form or species used
as the representative of a higher in the same kind.
--Coleridge.
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2. (Math.) Any character used to represent a quantity, an
operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
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Note: In crystallography, the symbol of a plane is the
numerical expression which defines its position
relatively to the assumed axes.
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3. (Theol.) An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a
creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
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4. [Gr. ? contributions.] That which is thrown into a common
fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty. [Obs.]
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They do their work in the days of peace . . . and
come to pay their symbol in a war or in a plague.
--Jer. Taylor.
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5. Share; allotment. [Obs.]
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The persons who are to be judged . . . shall all
appear to receive their symbol. --Jer. Taylor.
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6. (Chem.) An abbreviation standing for the name of an
element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin
or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with
a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium
(Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum),
Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names
and symbols under Element.
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Note: In pure and organic chemistry there are symbols not
only for the elements, but also for their grouping in
formulas, radicals, or residues, as evidenced by their
composition, reactions, synthesis, etc. See the diagram
of Benzene nucleus, under Benzene.
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Syn: Emblem; figure; type. See Emblem.
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Symbol
(gcide) | Symbol \Sym"bol\, v. t.
To symbolize. [R.] --Tennyson.
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symbol
(devil) | SYMBOL, n. Something that is supposed to typify or stand for
something else. Many symbols are mere "survivals" -- things which
having no longer any utility continue to exist because we have
inherited the tendency to make them; as funereal urns carved on
memorial monuments. They were once real urns holding the ashes of the
dead. We cannot stop making them, but we can give them a name that
conceals our helplessness.
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SYMBOL
(bouvier) | SYMBOL. A sign; a token; a representation of one thing by another.
2. A symbolical delivery is equivalent, in many cases, in its legal
effects, to actual delivery; as, for example, the delivery of the keys of a
warehouse in which goods are deposited, is a delivery sufficient to transfer
the property. 1 Atk. 171; 5 John. 335; 2 T. R. 462; 7 T. R. 71; 2 Campb.
243; 1 East, R. 194; 3 Caines, 182; 1 Esp. 598; 3 B. & C. 423.
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symbolic
(mass) | symbolic
- symbolický |
symbolise
(mass) | symbolise
- symbolizovať |
symbolising
(mass) | symbolising
- symbolizujúci |
symbolize
(mass) | symbolize
- symbolizovať |
Constantinian symbol
(gcide) | XP \XP\ [Belongs here in appearance only.]
The first two letters of the Greek word XRISTOS, Christ; --
an abbreviation used with the letters separate or, oftener,
in a monogram, often inclosed in a circle, as a symbol or
emblem of Christ. It use as an emblem was introduced by
Constantine the Great, whence it is known as the
Constantinian symbol, or
monogram. See Labarum.
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Symbol
(gcide) | Symbol \Sym"bol\ (s[i^]m"b[o^]l), n. [L. symbolus, symbolum, Gr.
sy`mbolon a sign by which one knows or infers a thing, from
symba`llein to throw or put together, to compare; sy`n with +
ba`llein to throw: cf. F. symbole. Cf. Emblem, Parable.]
1. A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything
which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by
resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation;
a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage;
the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
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A symbol is a sign included in the idea which it
represents, e. g., an actual part chosen to
represent the whole, or a lower form or species used
as the representative of a higher in the same kind.
--Coleridge.
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2. (Math.) Any character used to represent a quantity, an
operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
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Note: In crystallography, the symbol of a plane is the
numerical expression which defines its position
relatively to the assumed axes.
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3. (Theol.) An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a
creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
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4. [Gr. ? contributions.] That which is thrown into a common
fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty. [Obs.]
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They do their work in the days of peace . . . and
come to pay their symbol in a war or in a plague.
--Jer. Taylor.
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5. Share; allotment. [Obs.]
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The persons who are to be judged . . . shall all
appear to receive their symbol. --Jer. Taylor.
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6. (Chem.) An abbreviation standing for the name of an
element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin
or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with
a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium
(Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum),
Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names
and symbols under Element.
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Note: In pure and organic chemistry there are symbols not
only for the elements, but also for their grouping in
formulas, radicals, or residues, as evidenced by their
composition, reactions, synthesis, etc. See the diagram
of Benzene nucleus, under Benzene.
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Syn: Emblem; figure; type. See Emblem.
[1913 Webster]Symbol \Sym"bol\, v. t.
To symbolize. [R.] --Tennyson.
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Symbolic
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, n. [Cf. F. symbolique. See Symbolic,
a.] (Theol.)
See Symbolics.
[1913 Webster] SymbolicSymbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
[1913 Webster]Symbolics \Sym*bol"ics\, n.
The study of ancient symbols; esp. (Theol.), that branch of
historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of
faith; symbolism; -- called also symbolic.
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symbolic
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, n. [Cf. F. symbolique. See Symbolic,
a.] (Theol.)
See Symbolics.
[1913 Webster] SymbolicSymbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
[1913 Webster]Symbolics \Sym*bol"ics\, n.
The study of ancient symbols; esp. (Theol.), that branch of
historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of
faith; symbolism; -- called also symbolic.
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Symbolical
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
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Symbolical delivery
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
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Symbolical philosophy
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
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Symbolically
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
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Symbolicalness
(gcide) | Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
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Symbolics
(gcide) | Symbolics \Sym*bol"ics\, n.
The study of ancient symbols; esp. (Theol.), that branch of
historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of
faith; symbolism; -- called also symbolic.
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Symbolism
(gcide) | Symbolism \Sym"bol*ism\, n.
1. The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized;
as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of
truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs,
and forms.
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2. A system of symbols or representations.
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3. (Chem.)
(a) The practice of using symbols, or the system of
notation developed thereby.
(b) A combining together of parts or ingredients. [Obs.]
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4. (Theol.) The science of creeds; symbolics.
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Symbolist
(gcide) | Symbolist \Sym"bol*ist\, n.
One who employs symbols.
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Symbolistic
(gcide) | Symbolistic \Sym`bol*is"tic\, Symbolistical \Sym`bol*is"tic*al\,
a.
Characterized by the use of symbols; as, symbolistic poetry.
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Symbolistical
(gcide) | Symbolistic \Sym`bol*is"tic\, Symbolistical \Sym`bol*is"tic*al\,
a.
Characterized by the use of symbols; as, symbolistic poetry.
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Symbolization
(gcide) | Symbolization \Sym`bol*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. symbolisation.]
The act of symbolizing; symbolical representation. --Sir T.
Browne.
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Symbolize
(gcide) | Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Symbolized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Symbolizing.] [Cf. F. symboliser.]
1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to
correspond; to harmonize.
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The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing
of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of
order doth symbolize with harmony. --Bacon.
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They both symbolize in this, that they love to look
upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
--Howell.
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2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [R.]
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The believers in pretended miracles have always
previously symbolized with the performers of them.
--G. S. Faber.
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3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
[1913 Webster]Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. t.
1. To make to agree in properties or qualities.
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2. To make representative of something; to regard or treat as
symbolic. "Some symbolize the same from the mystery of its
colors." --Sir T. Browne.
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3. To represent by a symbol or symbols.
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Symbolized
(gcide) | Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Symbolized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Symbolizing.] [Cf. F. symboliser.]
1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to
correspond; to harmonize.
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The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing
of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of
order doth symbolize with harmony. --Bacon.
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They both symbolize in this, that they love to look
upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
--Howell.
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2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [R.]
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The believers in pretended miracles have always
previously symbolized with the performers of them.
--G. S. Faber.
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3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
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Symbolizer
(gcide) | Symbolizer \Sym"bol*i`zer\, n.
One who symbolizes.
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Symbolizing
(gcide) | Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Symbolized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Symbolizing.] [Cf. F. symboliser.]
1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to
correspond; to harmonize.
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The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing
of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of
order doth symbolize with harmony. --Bacon.
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They both symbolize in this, that they love to look
upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
--Howell.
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2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [R.]
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The believers in pretended miracles have always
previously symbolized with the performers of them.
--G. S. Faber.
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3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
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Symbological
(gcide) | Symbological \Sym`bo*log"i*cal\, a.
Pertaining to a symbology; versed in, or characterized by,
symbology.
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Symbologist
(gcide) | Symbologist \Sym*bol"o*gist\, n.
One who practices, or who is versed in, symbology.
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Symbology
(gcide) | Symbology \Sym*bol"o*gy\, n. [Symbol + -logy.]
The art of expressing by symbols.
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Unsymbolic
(gcide) | Unsymbolic \Unsymbolic\
See symbolic. |
symbol
(devil) | SYMBOL, n. Something that is supposed to typify or stand for
something else. Many symbols are mere "survivals" -- things which
having no longer any utility continue to exist because we have
inherited the tendency to make them; as funereal urns carved on
memorial monuments. They were once real urns holding the ashes of the
dead. We cannot stop making them, but we can give them a name that
conceals our helplessness.
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symbolic
(devil) | SYMBOLIC, adj. Pertaining to symbols and the use and interpretation
of symbols.
They say 'tis conscience feels compunction;
I hold that that's the stomach's function,
For of the sinner I have noted
That when he's sinned he's somewhat bloated,
Or ill some other ghastly fashion
Within that bowel of compassion.
True, I believe the only sinner
Is he that eats a shabby dinner.
You know how Adam with good reason,
For eating apples out of season,
Was "cursed." But that is all symbolic:
The truth is, Adam had the colic.
G.J.
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SYMBOL
(bouvier) | SYMBOL. A sign; a token; a representation of one thing by another.
2. A symbolical delivery is equivalent, in many cases, in its legal
effects, to actual delivery; as, for example, the delivery of the keys of a
warehouse in which goods are deposited, is a delivery sufficient to transfer
the property. 1 Atk. 171; 5 John. 335; 2 T. R. 462; 7 T. R. 71; 2 Campb.
243; 1 East, R. 194; 3 Caines, 182; 1 Esp. 598; 3 B. & C. 423.
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