English Explanatory Dictionary

hexafoos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hex sign on Pennsylvanian barns to scare away evil spirits or simply for decoration.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛksəˌfus/

Word forms

hexafoos

Etymology

Borrowed from Pennsylvania German Hexefuss, literally "witch foot". See Hexe, Fuss for more.

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