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

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Was Billy the one who placed the sigil that prevented the other witches from knowing his real identity — and if not, who did? Adam B. Vary, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 Various shield sigils introduced late in the game encourage this kind of conservative turtling strategy even more by adding powerful bonus effects to each successful parry. ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025 The first warning is an overturned cart and a man with a sigil drawn on his coat, shot in the back and left in the road. EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 In 'Game of Thrones,' the dire wolf is the sigil, or mascot, of House Stark. Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sigil

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 21 Aug. 2025.

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