Talisman

Webster's Practical Dictionary- A Practical Dictionary of the Englih Language · 1884 · p. 448

taKiz-man. n.; pi. -mans. A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observcapances of the configuration of the heavens, to which time. wonderful effects are ascribed; something that pro make duces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting evil; a of. charm. — Talismanlc, -ical a. Pert, to, or having the properties of, a talisman; magical.