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What is the origin of the phrase "Keep your fingers crossed"?

2006-10-09 09:11:41 · 1 answers · asked by citrusy 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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This dates back to when crossed fingers were used as a gesture to ward off witches and others considered to be or possess evil spirits.

2006-10-09 10:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Semiramis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

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