Abracadabra

ab-ra-ka-dab'-rå, s. cabalistic word formerly used as a charm against ague and other diseases. To render its powers certain, it was written on paper as many times as it has letters, omitting the last letter each time until only one remained,and placing the words in such a succe ion as to form an equilateral triangle. It was then worn round the neck. ABRACADABRA