FETISH
\fˈɛtɪʃ], \fˈɛtɪʃ], \f_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_ʃ]\
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By Princeton University
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Any material object, as a stone, weapon, feather etc., supposed by the negroes of Western Africa to contain a spirit, and to give to its possessor power ever such a deity; hence, any object of unreasoning devotion; an image or idol. Also, fetich.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
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