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Henri | 12:45 Sun 05th Aug 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the origin of the saying 'touch wood'?
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I've tried several dictionaries of idioms, and they are a bit vague. The consensus seems to be that it was originally pagan (i.e. touching the trees to access the good spirits), later taken over by the Christians (touching the Cross).
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