hexafoos

hexafoos
\\ˈheksəˌfüs\ noun (plural hexafoos)
Etymology: Pennsylvania German hexefuss, from hex witch + fuss foot (from Old High German fuoz) — more at hex, foot
: a three-toed or triangular mark put on some Pennsylvania barns to keep evil spirits from the cattle or for decoration

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • hexafoos — hex·a·foos …   English syllables

  • hex mark — noun or hex sign : a usually stylized often symbolic design placed on a structure (as a building or an enclosure for animals) for the purpose of warding off evil spirits or simply for its decorative effect compare hexafoos …   Useful english dictionary

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