Defn: A point so connected by any law whatever with another point, called an index, that as the index moves in any manner in a plane the first point or stigma moves in a determinate way in the same plane.
8. pl. (R. C. Ch.)
Defn: Marks believed to have been supernaturally impressed upon the bodies of certain persons in imitation of the wounds on the crucified body of Christ. See def. 5, above.
STIGMARIA
Stig*ma"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. See Stigma.] (Paleon.)
Defn: The fossil root stem of a coal plant of the genus Sigillaria.
STIGMATA
Stig"ma*ta, n.;
Defn: pl. of Stigma.
STIGMATIC
Stig*mat"ic, n.
1. A notorious profligate or criminal who has been branded; one who bears the marks of infamy or punishment. [R.] Bullokar.
2. A person who is marked or deformed by nature. Shak.