Where does “fasciner” come from?
fasciner (French) comes from Latin fascinō, from Latin fascinum — An evil spell; witchcraft; A penis, especially...
fasciner (French): to fascinate
Definitions
- to fascinate
Ancestry of “fasciner”, step by step
fasciner traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin fascinō
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | fascinō | to enchant, bewitch, charm, fascinate (especially by the eyes or tongue) |
| 2 | Latin | fascinum | An evil spell; witchcraft; A penis, especially... |
via Latin fascināre
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | fascināre | — |