Come What May: Etymologically Speaking

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Etymologically Speaking

The word "fascinate" has an unexpected etymology: From Latin fascinātus, perfect passive participle of fascinō ‎(“enchant, bewitch, fascinate”), from fascinum ‎(“a phallus-shaped amulet worn around the neck used in Ancient Rome; witchcraft”).

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

Etymologically Speaking

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