effigy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-effigy.wav

effigy effigies

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

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