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Definition of Telesm
1. n. A kind of amulet or magical charm.
Definition of Telesm
1. Noun. A magical talisman, amulet or charm. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Telesm
1. a talisman [n -S] - See also: talisman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Telesm
Literary usage of Telesm
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Era (1874)
"This has been attributed to a telesm, formed with certain rites, under the sign
scorpio. ... This, I have no doubt, was a telesm, formed under some peculiar ..."
2. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: The Text Carefully by Adam Clarke (1837)
"This has been attributed to a telesm, formed with certain rites under the sign
Scorpio. Such opinions have been drawn from very ancient pagan sources : eg ..."
3. Three Years in Constantinople: Or, Domestic Manners of the Turks in 1844 by Charles White (1845)
"... however, shake off their wonted apathy, and, keeping a watchful eye on Frank
visitors, seek to attract their notice with the fascinating words, "telesm! ..."
4. Three Years in Constantinople: Or, Domestic Manners of the Turks in 1844 by Charles White (1846)
"... however, shake off their wonted apathy, and, keeping a watchful eye on Frank
visitors, seek to attract their notice with the fascinating words, "telesm! ..."
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