Where does “fassineer” come from?
fassineer (Afrikaans) comes from Dutch fascineren, from Middle French fasciner, from Latin fascinō, from Latin fascinum — An evil spell; witchcraft; A penis, especially...
fassineer (Afrikaans): to fascinate, to interest, to captivate
Definitions
- to fascinate, to interest, to captivate
Ancestry of “fassineer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | fascineren | to fascinate, to interest, to captivate |
| 2 | Middle French | fasciner | — |
| 3 | Latin | fascinō | to enchant, bewitch, charm, fascinate (especially by the eyes or tongue) |
| 4 | Latin | fascinum | An evil spell; witchcraft; A penis, especially... |