Ouija board的词源

英文词源

Ouija board

"A board with letters, numbers, and other signs around its edge, to which a planchette, movable pointer, or upturned glass moves, supposedly in answer to questions from people at a seance", Late 19th century: of uncertain origin: possibly from French oui 'yes' + German ja 'yes'.

中文词源

Ouija board：灵应牌

专利名，来自法语oui,是，德语ja,是，词源同yes.发明于1890年，原为一种室内游戏，上面刻有字母和数学，并写有yes和no等少数文字及其它符号，后在一战时期成为流行的占卜牌或灵应魂。

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