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   effigy

   /ˈɛfɪdʒi/

   noun

   • 1. a sculpture or model of a person: "a tomb effigy of Eleanor of Aquitaine"
   • ▪ a roughly made model of a person that is made in order to be damaged or destroyed as a protest: "angry campaigners plan to burn an effigy of the social security minister"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin effigies, from effingere ‘to fashion (artistically)’, from ex- ‘out’ + fingere ‘to shape’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   The meaning of EFFIGY is an image or representation especially of a person; especially : a crude figure representing a hated person. How to use effigy in a sentence. Did you know?

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   EFFIGY definition: 1. a model or other object that represents someone, especially one of a hated person that is hanged…. Learn more.

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   EFFIGY meaning: 1. a model or other object that represents someone, especially one of a hated person that is hanged…. Learn more.

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   effigy. /ˈɛfɪdʒi/ IPA guide. Other forms: effigies. In modern usage, effigy most often refers to a likeness, such as a dummy, that is hanged, burned, or otherwise abused when protesting the despised person's actions.

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   Effigy definition: a representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument.. See examples of EFFIGY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFIGY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An effigy is a quickly and roughly made figure, often ugly or amusing, that represents someone you hate or feel contempt for.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › effigyEffigy - definition of effigy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a representation or image, esp. sculptured, as on a monument. 2. a crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule. Idioms: in effigy, in public view in the form of an effigy: a leader hanged in effigy by the mob.