Etymology

hexafoos

hex·a·foos
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Today it means: A hex sign on Pennsylvanian barns to scare away evil spirits or simply for decoration. Full definition →

Pennsylvania German Hexefuss
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  1. Pennsylvania German · borrowed fromHexefuss
  2. English todayhexafoos

Borrowed from Pennsylvania German Hexefuss, literally "witch foot". See Hexe, Fuss for more.

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