SIGIL

Etymology

Noun

sigil (plural sigils)

A seal, signature or signet.

An occult or magical sign, image or symbol.

(programming) A nonalphanumeric character affixed to a symbol (e.g. variable) to indicate a property such as type or scope.

Anagrams

• igils

Source: Wiktionary


Sig"il, n. Etym: [L. sigillum. See Seal a stamp.]

Definition: A seal; a signature. Dryden. Of talismans and sigils knew the power. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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