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fetishistic

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fet·ish·ism also fet·ich·ism  (ft-shzm, ft-)
n.
1. Worship of or belief in magical fetishes.
2. Excessive attachment or regard.
3. The displacement of sexual arousal or gratification to a fetish.

fetish·ist n.
fetish·istic adj.
fetish·isti·cal·ly adv.
Translations
fetishistic
adjfetischistisch


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