Definisjon av effigy

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Noun

effigy - a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); "the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln"; "the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone"
image, simulacrum
representation an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
guy a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
graven image, idol, god a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"
bird-scarer, scarecrow, scarer, straw man, strawman an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
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Substantiv

effigy - A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
effigy - A likeness of a person.

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  • An effigy is a representation of a person, especially in the form of sculpture or some other three-dimensional form. The term is usually associated with full-length figures of a deceased person depicted in stone or wood on church monuments. These most often lie supine with hands together in prayer, but may also be recumbent, kneeling in prayer or even standing.

Substantiv

  • Entall: effigy
  • Flertall: effigies

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