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a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck
- It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of superstition was in the 13th century
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