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Definition of Effigy
1. Noun. A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture). "The emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone"
Specialized synonyms: Guy, God, Graven Image, Idol, Bird-scarer, Scarecrow, Scarer, Straw Man, Strawman, Wax Figure, Waxwork
Generic synonyms: Representation
Derivative terms: Image
Definition of Effigy
1. n. 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.
Definition of Effigy
1. Noun. a dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated. ¹
2. Noun. a likeness of a person. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Effigy
1. a likeness or representation [n -GIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Effigy
Literary usage of Effigy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Archaeological Journal by British Archaeological Association (1898)
"There are, however, many points about the effigy by which \ve may assign a very
approximate date to its execution. To commence with the head-piece, ..."
2. The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal by Stephen Denison Peet (1895)
"We have in previous papers given a description of the effigy ... I. We shall
begin with the consideration of the tribal area of the effigy.builders. i. ..."
3. London by Charles Knight (1851)
"He set to work in the following manner :—First, with a finely-pointed tool he
removed the crust of paint, whitewash, and dirt that enveloped the effigy, ..."
4. The Antiquarian (1871)
"It is probable, therefore, that the knight, whose effigy still remains ...
I can see, therefore, no just reason for doubting that here we have the effigy of ..."
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