evil eye

noun

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: an eye or glance held capable of inflicting harm

also : a person believed to have such an eye or glance

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of evil eye was before the 12th century

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evil eye

noun

: an eye or glance thought to be able to do harm

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