English Explanatory Dictionary

spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Said when performing the sign of the cross.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.wav

Word forms

spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch spectacles, testicles, wallet, watch

Etymology

The positions of these four objects on a person's body correspond to the four extremities of the cross shape. The placement of the wallet and (pocket) watch refer to breast pockets.

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