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fetichism

fe·tic·hism

uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)

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2.

sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)

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Origin

From fetich + -ism.

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