Tal"is*man (?), n.; pl.
Talismans (#). [Sp., from Ar. tilism,
tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsamān, 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.
2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary
effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. Swift.
Tal"is*man (?), n.; pl.
Talismans (#). [Sp., from Ar. tilism,
tilsam, a magical image, pl. tilsamān, 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.
2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary
effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a
talisman to avert diseases. Swift.
