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Talisman

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A magical figure of an astrological nature carved on a stone or piece of metal under certain superstitious observances, to which certain wonderful effects are ascribed; is of the nature of a charm to avert evil.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Talisman'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​t/talisman.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
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