a stone of varying descriptions, typically having a naturally formed hole and used as a bead or amulet (see snake-stone, n.).
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| 释义 | the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > enchantment or casting spells > [noun] > charm or amulet > stone or gem (8) adder-stone1587 a stone of varying descriptions, typically having a naturally formed hole and used as a bead or amulet (see snake-stone, n.). sea-bean1607 A small stone or pebble (see quot. 1607). mole-stone1699 a stone of a particular character regarded as an amulet (cf. toadstone, n.1). scarabaeus1775 Ancient History. = scarab, n. 2. hag stone1787 a stone with a hole in it believed to protect people and animals from malicious spirits, witches, or nightmares or feelings of distress when… gamahec1796 A natural object bearing markings resembling pictorial or ornamental figures, and in consequence sometimes credited with talismanic or other magical… holy-stone1825 A stone with a natural hole in it, used as an amulet or charm. scarab1878 Ancient History. A gem (of carnelian, emerald, obsidian, etc.) cut in the form of a beetle (scarabæus), having on the flat under-side a design in… |
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