Definition of Effgy
Ef"fi*gy (?), n.; pl.
Effigies (#). [L. effigies, fr.
effingere to form, fashion; ex + fingere to
form, shape, devise. See Feign.] The image, likeness, or
representation of a person, whether a full figure, or a part; an
imitative figure; -- commonly applied to sculptured likenesses, as
those on monuments, or to those of the heads of princes on coins and
medals, sometimes applied to portraits.
To burn, or To hang,
in effigy, to burn or to hang an image or
picture of a person, as a token of public odium.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a dummy or other crude representation meant to represent a person or group that is hated
- a likeness of a person
- Synonyms
- * figure
- * image
- * picture
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Effgy
The correct Spelling of this word is: Effigy
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
