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Fetichism

Fetichism Meaning & Definition
Fetichism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fetichism?

[n] sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
[n] a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Fetichism: fetishism | fetishism

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See Also | belief | paraphilia

Fetichism In Webster's Dictionary

\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.

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