ˈfi:tɪʃ n. 1 Psychol. a
thing abnormally stimulating or attracting
sexual desire. 2 a an
inanimate object worshipped by
primitive peoples
for its supposed
inherent magical powers or as
being inhabited by a
spirit. b a thing evoking
irrational devotion or
respect. øøfetishism n. fetishist n. fetishistic adj. [F f÷tiche f.
Port. feitiúo
charm: orig. adj. =
made by art, f. L factitius FACTITIOUS]