talisman-devin h

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definition- an object held to act as a charm, avert evil, and bring good fortune

etymology- French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from arabic tilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end

synonym- luck chrm

antonym- jinx

sentence- The old rock was believed to be a talisman and bring good luck when held.

citations- The Pikesville Pages. 26 Mar. 2009 http://www.pikesville.com/mandy/neopets/codestone/codest11.gif.

"talisman." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009