anting-antingn.
A supposed supernatural influence having the power of protecting its possessor from harm; also, an amulet or charm having the same qualities.
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1890 J. Foreman Philippine Islands 129 The most ignorant classes..believe that certain persons are possessed of a diabolical influence called anting-anting, which preserves them from all harm.
1898 Daily News 28 July 2/2 Supernatural qualities of anting-anting.
1900 F. H. Sawyer Inhabitants Philippines 215 The famous Tulisanes or bandits, thoroughly believe in the power of the Antin-Antin or amulet to render them invulnerable to bullets.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1933; most recently modified version published online November 2010).
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