Balderdash for the Medieval Gay #129
May 16, 2010
(a compendium of queer words for the modern fag with a passion for the Middle Ages added hebdomadally on the Sabbath day)
129.) Abraxas
a.) A diety of the Gnostic faith.
b.) An ancient gem-stone carved with the name Abrasax and a composite figure, used as an amulet.*
[Origin: Unknown.]
*The word, clearly with magical portent, may have given rise to our current word, abracadabra.
