fascinations
plural of fascination
Source: Wiktionary
Fas`ci*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. fascinatio; cf. F. fascination.]
1. The act of fascinating, bewhiching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence. The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination. Waller.
2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell. There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 March 2025
(noun) an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
