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stigma (arch.) mark branded XVI; mark of disgrace, (pl. stigmata) mark(s) corresponding to those on the body of the crucified Christ XVIII. — L. — Gr. stígma, -mat- mark made by a pointed instrument, brand, f. *stig-, as in stízein prick; see STICK2.
So stigmatize †brand XVI; set a brand upon XVII. — F. stigmatiser or medL. — Gr. stigmatízein.

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