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5 words match “TALISMAN”

TALISMAN n. 2 definitions
uces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases. Swift.
TALISMANIC; TALISMANICAL a.
Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical.
GREEGREE; GRIGRI n.
An African talisman or Gri'gri' charm. A greegree man, an African magician or fetich priest.
SIGIL n.
A seal; a signature. Dryden. Of talismans and sigils knew the power. Pope.
SWASTIKA; SWASTICA n.
Indian tribes of North, Central, and South America. It is usually thought to be a charm, talisman, or religious token, esp. a sign of good luck or benediction. Max MüLler distinguished from the swastika, with arms prolonged to the right, the suavastika, with arms prolonged to the left, but this distinction is not comm…