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effigy

ef·figy

UK/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ US/ˈɛfɪdʒi/ rare

noun

1.

a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

  • “the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln”
  • “the emperor”

Origin

From French effigie, from Latin effigiēs (“likeness, effigy”), from effingō (“represent, portray”).

Phrases

  • in effigy

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