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Fetishism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Fetishism : (noun)
1: a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of
a fetish) [syn: fetichism]
2: sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a
fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the
sexual organs) [syn: fetichism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Fetish \Fe"tish\, n.,Fetishism : \Fe"tish*ism\ (? or ?; 277), n.,
Fetishistic \Fe`tish*is"tic\, a.
See Fetich, n., Fetichism, n., Fetichistic, a.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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fetichism \fe"tich*ism\,Fetishism : \Fe"tish*ism\ (? or ?); 277),
n.[Cf. F. f['e]tichisme.] [Written also feticism.]
1. The doctrine or practice of belief in fetiches.
2. Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject
superstition; blind adoration.
The real and absolute worship of fire falls into two
great divisions, the first belonging rather to
fetichism, the second to polytheism proper. --Tylor.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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