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hexafoos
noun
hex·a·foos
\ˈheksəˌfüs\
Definition of hexafoos
hexafoos
: a three-toed or triangular mark put on some Pennsylvania barns to keep evil spirits from the cattle or for decoration
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Origin and Etymology of hexafoos
Pennsylvania German hexefuss, from hex witch + fuss foot (from Old High German fuoz)
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