sigil
Americannoun
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a pictorial symbol used in ritualistic magic and supposed to have supernatural power: Create a sigil to represent your goal or resolution and carve it into the candle.
Seven sigils spell out the names of the seven archangels who govern the days of the week.
Create a sigil to represent your goal or resolution and carve it into the candle.
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a seal or signet.
noun
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a seal or signet
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a sign or image supposedly having magical power
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sigil
First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin sigillum “statuette, figure, stamped figure,” diminutive of signum sign; see seal 1
Example Sentences
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The Teen’s true identity remains a secret thanks to the sigil hex that prevents others from hearing any identifying information about him, including his real name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
The kids-of-all-ages end, populated by “Muppet Show” alumni, wear the sigil of House Disney.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2020
There is also a kings section in Clash of Kings where often the normal house sigil no longer applies — Joffrey’s, for example, uses a combination of the Baratheon stag and the Lannister lion.
From The Verge ● Apr. 22, 2020
How to appreciate the calluses on a man’s hand as a sigil of hard work.
From Salon ● May 28, 2017
The twins Ser Horas and Ser Hobber, whose shields displayed the grape cluster sigil of the Redwynes, burgundy on blue.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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