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talisman
(encz) | talisman,amulet n: web |
talisman
(czen) | talisman,charmn: drow22 |
talisman
(czen) | talisman,luckn: Zdeněk Brož |
Talisman
(gcide) | Talisman \Tal"is*man\, n.; pl. Talismans. [Sp., from Ar.
tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsam[=a]n, fr. Gr. ?
tribute, tax, LGr., an initiation, incantation, from ? to
complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to
initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. ? completion,
end.]
1. A magical figure cut or engraved under certain
superstitious observances of the configuration of the
heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the
seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign,
constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone,
or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to
receive its influence.
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2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp.
in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. --Swift.
[1913 Webster] Talismanic |
talisman
(wn) | talisman
n 1: a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck
and thought to be a magical protection against evil or
disease [syn: amulet, talisman] |
talisman
(vera) | TALISMAN
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talisman
(encz) | talisman,amulet n: web |
talismanic
(encz) | talismanic, adj: |
talisman
(czen) | talisman,charmn: drow22talisman,luckn: Zdeněk Brož |
Talismanic
(gcide) | Talismanic \Tal`is*man"ic\, Talismanical \Tal`is*man"ic*al\, a.
[Cf. F. talismanique.]
Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a
talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence;
magical.
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Talismanical
(gcide) | Talismanic \Tal`is*man"ic\, Talismanical \Tal`is*man"ic*al\, a.
[Cf. F. talismanique.]
Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a
talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence;
magical.
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Talismans
(gcide) | Talisman \Tal"is*man\, n.; pl. Talismans. [Sp., from Ar.
tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsam[=a]n, fr. Gr. ?
tribute, tax, LGr., an initiation, incantation, from ? to
complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to
initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. ? completion,
end.]
1. A magical figure cut or engraved under certain
superstitious observances of the configuration of the
heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the
seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign,
constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone,
or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to
receive its influence.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp.
in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. --Swift.
[1913 Webster] Talismanic |
talisman
(wn) | talisman
n 1: a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck
and thought to be a magical protection against evil or
disease [syn: amulet, talisman] |
talismanic
(wn) | talismanic
adj 1: possessing or believed to possess magic power especially
protective power; "a talismanic amulet" |
talisman
(vera) | TALISMAN
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