: a sign, word, or device held to have occult power in astrology or magic
Examples of sigil in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut rather than confirm those suspicions, Schaeffer put the identity of Locke’s character, in the show’s parlance, under a sigil, a spell that masked his identity not only from the other characters, but from the audience as well.—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024 Teen’s real identity has been a mystery since Agatha All Along began, as he’s been protected by a sigil that keeps others from finding out his name or backstory.—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2024 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.—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 The correct sigil from his Westeros world uses a two-legged dragon.—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sigil
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English sigulle, from Latin sigillum — more at seal
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