sigil

noun

sig·​il ˈsi-jil How to pronounce sigil (audio)
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: a sign, word, or device held to have occult power in astrology or magic

Examples of sigil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But 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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sigil was in the 15th century

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“Sigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sigil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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