单词 | fascinator |
释义 | fascinatorn. 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. ΘΚΠ 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. ΚΠ 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. ΘΚΠ 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. ΘΚΠ 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. ΚΠ 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). < n.1677 |
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