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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AbracadabraAbracadabra - Wikipedia

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   Abracadabra. A silver talisman from the 6th or 7th century, inscribed with words similar to abracadabra. Abracadabra is a magic word, historically used as an apotropaic incantation on amulets and common today in stage magic. It is of unknown origin.

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3. www.ancient-origins.net › history-ancientSay the Magic Word: The Origins of Abracadabra

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   May 8, 2019 · While ‘Abracadabra’ is commonly used by stage magicians today for the entertainment of the masses, this word is said to have its origins in the ancient Roman world. Back then, this word was not used for performances, but was believed to contain potent magical power within it.

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   What is an abracadabra?

   • originally, an abracadabra was a cryptogram of the word “abracadabra” that was repeated in diminishing form until it disappeared entirely—supposedly just like the targeted evil or misfortune after some abracadabra the spiritualist announced that we had made contact with “the other side”

   Abracadabra Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Is Abracadabra Magic?

   • Originally, abracadabra was itself magic. Our earliest attestation of abracadabra is from a Latin poem about medicine and other medical matters. (There are many theories regarding its pre-Latin history, but none of those theories are supported by evidence.) The word itself was a charm to protect against bad luck, illness, or evil.

   Abracadabra - All The Magic Words | Merriam-Webster

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   Where did Abracadabra come from?

   • Medieval historian Don Skemer, a specialist in magic and former curator of manuscripts at Princeton University, suggests abracadabra could derive from the Hebrew phrase "ha brachah dabarah," which means "name of the blessed" and was regarded as a magical name.

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   Why did medieval people use Abracadabra?

   • In the Middle Ages people believed that any event they couldn’t explain was possibly caused by magic, and much of the population of Medieval Europe deeply feared having an enchantment cast on them so they used Abracadabra to ward off any potential wrongdoing sent in their direction. As in Roman times, it was also used to “cure” disease.

   Say the Magic Word: The Origins of Abracadabra

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abracadabraAbracadabra Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word abracadabra, a magical charm or incantation. See examples of abracadabra in sentences and related articles on language and magic.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › abracadabraABRACADABRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Abracadabra is an exclamation used by magicians to perform tricks. Learn how to pronounce it, see translations and examples from literature, and find related words and phrases for magic.

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   Learn how words like magic, trick, sleight of hand, conjure, and charm evolved from ancient roots to modern meanings. Discover the history and etymology of these terms and their connections to magic, deception, and supernatural power.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › premium › articleWhat does 'abracadabra' mean? - National Geographic

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Abracadabra is a word with mysterious origins and magical powers, dating back to the second century A.D. Learn how it was used as a cure for fevers, an apotropaic charm, and a conjuring trick in different cultures and times.