Talisman

Definitions

1. A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).
2. A mullah (Islamic religious scholar).
   India, obsolete

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Examples

“That woman’s love⟳ is a talisman by which he holds and hopes to get⟳ his safety.”

“I have⟳ in my possession three Magic Talismans, which I have⟳ ever guarded with utmost care, keeping the knowledge of their existence from anyone else.”

“Dagobert gave him back his passport. He re-pocketed it indifferently; a talisman which had lost its potency.”

“She kept low, clutching the rifle she'd taken as though it were a magic talisman, as if it would somehow protect⟳ her even though she didn't fire it.”

“Mata would soon whip in the cross that allowed Drogba to equalise – and Chelsea went on to win⟳ the Champions League, beating the German club on penalties, with their talisman from the Ivory Coast making history with the final spot-kick.”

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