What does in effigy mean?
Definitions for in effigy
in ef·fi·gy
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in effigyadjective
symbolizing, usually as an effigy.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of in effigy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of in effigy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of in effigy in a Sentence
New Yorkers don't like to be inconvenienced, if the forecast doesn't turn out as much snow, then they are hanging me in effigy today.
Threats continue, i have looked out my windows and seen large groups of heavily armed people within 30 yards of my home. I have seen myself hung in effigy. Days ago at a demonstration, there was a sign that called for ‘burning the witch.’.
You make the best call you can, given the forecast that you have, new Yorkers don't like to be inconvenienced ... If the forecast doesn't turn out as much snow, then they are hanging me in effigy today.
Then he showed me his ring, which had an effigy of his father.
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