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talisman

[ tal-is-muhn, -iz- ]

noun

plural talismans.
  1. a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
  2. any amulet or charm.
  3. anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions.


talisman

/ ˈtælɪzmən; ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk /

noun

  1. a stone or other small object, usually inscribed or carved, believed to protect the wearer from evil influences
  2. anything thought to have magical or protective powers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • talismanic, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٲ··· [tal-is-, man, -ik, -iz-], ٲi·i· adjective
  • ٲi·i··ly adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of talisman1

First recorded in 1630–40; from French talisman, Spanish ٲá or other Romance language, from Arabic ṭi, from Late Greek éDz “completion, performance, consecrated object,” from Greek é “payment, payment to be made, outlay, expense,” a derivative of ٱî “to complete, perform” + -ma noun suffix of result. The final -n in the western Europen languages is unexplained.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of talisman1

C17: via French or Spanish from Arabic tilsam, from Medieval Greek telesma ritual, from Greek: consecration, from telein to perform a rite, complete, from telos end, result
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"He's a modern-day club legend, for obvious reasons, and a figurehead and talisman of what we have done on the pitch," says Wrexham fan and co-host of the Fearless in Devotion podcast Tim Edwards.

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Key has wisely decided that, with the first Test in Perth seven months away, adding the white-ball captaincy to his injury-ravaged talisman's workload was one risk he was not willing to take.

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Marcus Smith, who started the campaign as England's attacking talisman but began this match on the bench, was key.

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But losing talisman Cunha will be a massive blow, given he is their top league scorer on 13 goals and their attacking inspiration in this troubled campaign.

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West Ham's talisman against struggling Leicester is an easy choice to make.

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