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WHEN I WAS A KID IF I DROPPED ANYTHING ON THE GROUND
I WOULD CROSS MYSELF WITH THE OBJECT IN MY HAND AND
SAY "GOD KISS IT, DEVIL MISS IT." THIS MADE ME
BELIEVE THAT THE OBJECT WAS CLEAN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): SANITARY

Subject headings: Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration
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BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications
SPEECH -- Formula
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 04-00-1983

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