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1. a picture with a motto or verses, allegorically suggesting some moral truth.
2. a visible symbol of a thing, idea, class of people, etc.; object or representation that stands for or suggests something else.
3. a sign, badge or device
Synonymous with:
"I wonder what would happen if I looked like a fairy to everyone."
"You're nuts."
"Well, in case suitors begin clamoring at the door, you can tell them I'm wearing it as an emblem."
Other words the author could have used were:
Token
Symbol
Representation
Badge
The word gives meaning to the story by showing how carefree Phineas is. In spite of knowing how silly he looks in the pink shirt, Finny doesn't mind whatever people think.
1400-50; late Middle English
Latin emblema; inlaid or mosaic work.
Greek émblema; something put on.