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{ 277), n. }[ Cf. F. fétichisme. ] [ Written also feticism. ] 1. The doctrine or practice of belief in fetiches. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject superstition; blind adoration. [ 1913 Webster ]

The real and absolute worship of fire falls into two great divisions, the first belonging rather to fetichism, the second to polytheism proper. Tylor.