noli me tangere
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noun
no·li me tan·ge·re
\ˌnō-lē-(ˌ)mē-ˈtan-jə-rē, -ˌlī-, -(ˌ)mā-, -ˈtäŋ-gə-ˌrā\
Definition of noli me tangere
: a warning against touching or interference
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Origin and Etymology of noli me tangere
Latin, do not touch me; from Jesus' words to Mary Magdalene (John 20:17)
First Known Use: 1591
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