adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a talismanic manner; by or as by the influence of a talisman; magically.
1780. J. Gill, Exp. O. T., III. 654/1. A learned countryman of ours is of opinion, that these were statues or images talismanically made, under a certain constellation, by some skilful in astrology.
1819. Sir W. Ouseley, Trav., 1810–2, I. v. 238. These bawbles, designed talismanically to guard the wearer from evil. Ibid., App. 446. Court de Gebelin was inclined to regard the inscriptions at Persepolis, as designed talismanically, or astrologically, for the preservation of the Persian empire.
1831. Fraser’s Mag., III. 230. We find the fear talismanically opening heaven’s tollgate.
1864. Realm, 9 March, 2. All is talismanically changed.
