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单词 fascinator
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fascinatorn.

Brit. /ˈfasᵻneɪtə/, U.S. /ˈfæsəˌneɪdər/
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin fascinator.
Etymology: < post-classical Latin fascinator sorcerer (4th cent. in Jerome) < classical Latin fascināt- , past participial stem of fascināre fascinate v. + -or -or suffix.Compare French fascinateur (1550 in Middle French; rare before the 19th cent.), Italian fascinatore (a1535).
1.
a. A person who, or animal which, has the power or faculty of rendering a person or animal unable to move, escape, or resist, esp. by means of a gaze; (sometimes) spec. a sorcerer, a magician.
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the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > sorcerer or magician > [noun]
wielerOE
jugglera1100
wielea1350
magicianc1375
sorcerc1400
warlockc1400
mage?a1425
sorcerer1526
witch-mana1538
wizarda1557
wise man1562
cunning man1594
man-witch1601
wonder-master1603
sorcerist1624
talisman1646
ob1659
fascinator1677
varlet1701
Magian1716
brujo1758
mediciner1845
bomoh1851
pellar1865
trollman1865
baloi1871
magic-man1905
Wiccan1971
society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > legerdemain, etc. > [noun] > juggler or conjurer
jugglera1100
tregetour1340
hey-passa1593
prestigiator1595
baffler1606
feat-worker1617
hocus-pocus1624
hocus1647
chirosophist1652
fascinator1677
legerdemain1696
prestidigitator1712
conjurer1727
sleight-of-hand man1757
nimble-fingers1781
sleight-of-hand professor1801
legerdemainist1830
magician1834
illusionist1850
jongleura1851
wizard1859
deceptionist1883
mentalist1906
1677 tr. I. Tremellius in J. Webster Displaying Supposed Witchcraft vi. 118 For..these fascinators [L. fascinatores] in the Hebrew appellation are said to consociate society, because they apply the society of the Devil to their arts.
1750 tr. C. Leonardus Mirror of Stones 52 Nor does this happen merely from the sight, but from—the soul of the fascinator [L. fascinantis].
1862 E. Bulwer-Lytton Strange Story II. xxxi. 216 The Obi man cannot be trained by formal lessons; he is born a fascinator, as a poet is born a poet.
1873 All Year Round 31 May 106/2 He threw a big stone at the fascinator. The snake drew back and ceased to show himself.
1983 T. Siebers Mirror of Medusa 105 in MLN (1984) 99 1208 One would imagine that the anthropologist suspected of the evil eye would quickly recognize that the belief attacks the fascinator and not the fascinated individual.
b. A person who, or thing which, is enthralling, intriguing, or extremely interesting. Chiefly with of or modifying word indicating who or what is fascinated in this way.
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1792 R. Bage Man as he Is IV. cx. 176 Title, wealth, or dress, the three grand fascinators of superficial minds.
1873 Standard 4 Nov. 3/6 A little more native grace, a little less gawkishness..would more properly become the fascinator of Harry Dorn.
1905 Westm. Gaz. 11 July 12/1 Since then Jaurès has come, another born leader, fighter, and fascinator, at least equalling Gambetta in his oratorial gift.
2007 Mississippi Rev. 35 52 I'm going over to the park. I tell girls over there I live here. Your house is a babe fascinator.
c. A charming or irresistibly attractive person. Now somewhat rare.
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the mind > attention and judgement > attractiveness > [noun] > attractive person
knocker1612
attractor1641
gracioso1653
attracter1654
charmer1677
irresistible1774
fascinator1836
stunner1847
high-stepper1852
looker1893
bonzer1897
hot tamale1897
tanger1914
dish1929
head-turner1935
cake1941
the mind > will > motivation > attraction, allurement, or enticement > [noun] > fascination or enchantment > one who fascinates or enchants
charmer1677
fascinator1836
1836 Morning Post 14 Jan. The curious facts that have just transpired..in Bavaria, where the frail fascinator has been for some time residing.
1885 M. Collins Prettiest Woman in Warsaw I. i. 2 Sacha had brought with him,..his nephew, who was considered an irresistible fascinator.
1953 S. J. Perelman Let. 25 Dec. in Don't tread on Me (1987) 151 I..was pitchforked to the side of an English spinster..who was under the impression that she was a fascinator.
2017 Threepenny Rev. Spring 29/2 An aging and far from subtle satyr, a professional ‘fascinator’ who failed to realize that no one found him fascinating.
2.
a. Originally and chiefly U.S. A woman's shawl or scarf, typically crocheted, knitted, or of lace, worn draped over the head and wrapped around the neck and shoulders.Now chiefly in historical contexts, and much less common than sense 2b.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for head or neck or body > [noun] > shawl > types of
zephyr1774
zendaletto1789
rebozo1807
cashmere1822
India shawl1822
Paisley shawl1823
blanket shawl1837
pashmina1837
merino1839
Paisley1849
fascinator1853
phulkari1887
turn-over1891
manton1920
lappa1954
1853 Daily National Intelligencer (Washington) 10 Dec. (advt.) Fascinators, Hosiery, Silk Pocket Hdkfs.
1878 K. D. Wiggin Let. 20 Dec. in N. A. Smith K. D. Wiggin (1925) 35 Mother crocheting a fascinator.
1909 Daily Chron. 8 Dec. 9/4 A lovely shawl of eider, Shetland, or any fine wool..can be utilised as a fascinator, or shoulder wrap.
1969 New Yorker 29 Nov. 59/2 Doris, in a pink cloak trimmed with swansdown and a candy-striped fascinator over her dark head, stepped out.
2003 J. Gardner Streets of Town xviii. 242 She left her coat with the woman in the cloakroom, kept the fascinator over her shoulders.
b. Originally: a woman’s hat incorporating a piece of netting that veils or partially veils the face. Now usually: a woman's light, decorative headpiece, typically comprising a comb, hair clip, or headband ornately decorated with feathers, flowers, netting, etc.
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1979 Austral. Women's Weekly 17 Jan. 94/1 The five-bow ‘fascinator’ needs 1.50m of picot-edged velvet ribbon..and 75cm of spotted veiling.
1999 Western Morning News (Plymouth) (Nexis) 6 Aug. 24 Women who really do not want a hat can purchase a ‘Fascinator’—one of those little feathery hair decorations which..assorted guests wore at Edward and Sophie's wedding.
2012 Business Insider (Nexis) 4 June The celebrities were all tucked away in the VIP tent, but we saw plenty of fashionable folks with fascinators.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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