noli me tangere

noun

no·​li me tan·​ge·​re ˌnō-lē-(ˌ)mē-ˈtan-jə-rē 

-ˌlī-,

-(ˌ)mā-,

-ˈtäŋ-gə-ˌrā

: a warning against touching or interference

Word History

Etymology

Latin, do not touch me; from Jesus' words to Mary Magdalene (John 20:17)

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noli me tangere

• anger