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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In 'Game of Thrones,' the dire wolf is the sigil, or mascot, of House Stark. Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 Then, after Theo and Isildur leave, Estrid takes a moment to burn the Adar sigil on her back. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 Nosferatu, the perfume, is engraved with Count Orlok’s sigil and cost $125 for a 30ml bottle. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 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 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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