Where does “exorcism” come from?
Exorcism comes from Old French exorciser, from Late Latin exorcizo, from Ancient Greek ἐξορκίζω meaning to adjure by oath, derived from ὅρκος oath and ἐκ out, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₁eǵʰs.
exorcism (English): The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from...
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- The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from...
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