talisman

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Quotations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 Croatian 2.1 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

French talisman partly from Arabic طلسم (ʈílasm) < Ancient Greek τέλεσμα (telesma), “‘payment’”); and partly directly from Byzantine Greek τέλεσμα (“‘talisman, religious rite, completion’”) < τελέω (“‘to perform religious rites, to complete’”) < τέλος (“‘end, fulfillment, accomplishment, consummation, completion’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/, /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/, SAMPA: /"t{l.Is%m{n/, /"t{l.Iz.m@n/

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[edit] Noun

talisman (plural talismans)

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1. A small amulet or other object, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against evil spirits or the supernatural.

[edit] Quotations

• 1997 — John Peel, War of the Daleks, ch. 10 p. 233

  She kept low, clutching the rifle she'd taken as though it were a magic talisman, as if it would somehow protect her even though she didn't fire it.

• 1916 — Frank Baum, Rinkitink in Oz, ch. 1

  I have in my possession three Magic Talismans, which I have ever guarded with utmost care, keeping the knowledge of their existence from anyone else.

[edit] Derived terms

• talismen (non-standard plural)

[edit] Translations

An amulet from the Black Pullet grimoire.	Ancient Egyptian ibis-headed Thoth amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, c. 1539-1292 BC.	Drawing of clay amulet unearthed near Tartaria, Romania.	An omamori, or o-mamori (お守り), a Japanese amulet
A crucifix, considered in Christian tradition as a defense against demons.

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[edit] Croatian

[edit] Noun

talisman m. sg.

1. talisman