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Dictionary of Symbols
- Letter E - List of
Terms
A useful and comprehensive dictionary of symbols.
The following are just a selection of the thousands of symbols used
throughout the world. Depending on whether you religious or not, certain
symbols will have a deep significance to you.
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Dictionary of
Symbols - E |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Eagle |
This predicts
that you may expect most beneficial changes, the realisation
of a long-cherished hope, and possibly an inheritance of
wealth from an unexpected source; a flying eagle shows the
coming of wealth and honour after a change of residence;
with a vulture, death of a monarch; a dead eagle, public
loss and mourning |
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Earwig |
A sign of
uncomfortable discoveries in the home, troubles with
domestics, deceit and prying |
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Eels |
This is an
unpleasant symbol meaning malicious tongues and treacherous
friends, also gossip over money matters |
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Elephant |
A sign of power,
travel, promotion, happiness and stability in love and
friendship |
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Elm Tree |
A good omen of
prosperity and coming happiness |
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Eros |
Eros is also
better known as cupid and is the god of love. Eros is
depicted carrying a bow and arrow which he uses to pierce
the hearts of those about to fall in love |
Dictionary of Symbols
- Facts
Dictionary of Symbols Facts....Did you know...
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
The meaning
of the word 'symbol' is 'to throw together'. It is derived from the
ancient Greek word 'symballein' |
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- Fact Two |
The use of
Signs and Symbols is a great way of saying something
quickly, they are a universal language and understood no
matter what language or dialect spoken |
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- Fact Three |
Symbols,
Signs and Abbreviations have been used for centuries and
the use of signs and abbreviations are as old as the use
of alphabets! |
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- Fact Four |
A sign can
be described as an indicator, a clue, hint, reminder,
gesture or a cue. A sign used by a brand is known as a
trademark. Signs refer to objects in a more literal way,
such as pointing something out or standing for something |
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- Fact Five |
The study of
symbols and signs is called symbology! |
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- Fact Six |
The @ or
'at' sign on the keyboard is one of the most popular and
familiar modern symbols! |
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- Fact Seven |
A symbol can
be as simple as a single character or a number |
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- Fact Eight |
Many symbols
have deep religious and spiritual significance such as
the fish, the secret Christian sign |
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- Fact Nine |
Each day we
see thousands of different symbols from road signs to
keyboard symbols! |
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- Fact Ten |
Pictograms,
Ideograms, Trademarks, Hallmarks, Logos, Monograms, Coat
of Arms, Abbreviations and Phonograms are all examples
of symbols! |
Dictionary of Symbols - Tattoos
Symbols are a
great choice for tattoos. Looking for inspiration for a unique tattoo
design? Why not choose a symbol or incorporate a selection of
symbols
into your own unique design? Browse through our selection of images
in the symbol dictionary and check out the
meaning and symbolism of each one.
Dictionary of Symbols
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