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{ } n. [ Through French fr. Pr. mascot a little sorcerer or magician, mascotto witchcraft, sorcery. ] 1. A person who is supposed to bring good luck to the household to which he or she belongs. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: Anything that brings good luck; especially, an animal kept by a group, as a sports team, to serve as a symbol and to bring luck. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]