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  1. stigmata
    marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ
    1590s, "mark made on skin by burning with a hot iron," from L. stigma (pl. stigmata ), from Gk. stigma (gen. stigmatos ) "mark, puncture," especially one made by a pointed instrument, from root of stizein "to mark, tattoo," from PIE *st(e)ig- (see stick (v.)).
  2. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
    1590s, "mark made on skin by burning with a hot iron," from L. stigma (pl. stigmata ), from Gk. stigma (gen. stigmatos ) "mark, puncture," especially one made by a pointed instrument, from root of stizein "to mark, tattoo," from PIE *st(e)ig- (see stick (v.)).
  3. stigmatize
    condemn or openly brand as disgraceful
    Figurative meaning "a mark of disgrace" is from 1610s, as is stigmatize in this sense.
  4. puncture
    pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
    1590s, "mark made on skin by burning with a hot iron," from L. stigma (pl. stigmata ), from Gk. stigma (gen. stigmatos ) "mark, puncture," especially one made by a pointed instrument, from root of stizein "to mark, tattoo," from PIE *st(e)ig- (see stick (v.)).
  5. figurative
    not literal
    Figurative meaning "a mark of disgrace" is from 1610s, as is stigmatize in this sense.
  6. devout
    deeply religious
    Stigmas "marks resembling the wounds on the body of Christ, appearing supernaturally on the bodies of the devout" is from 1630s; earlier stigmate (late 14c.), from L. stigmata .
Created on Tue Feb 08 20:42:31 EST 2011

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