Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word facticius.
Examples
-
The word "fetish", derived from the Portuguese feitigo (Lat. facticius), signifies a material object to which is attributed a mysterious influence, in consequence of the presence or action of an invisible power in this sacred thing.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.