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Bell Book Candle Phrase Final Line Incantation Denoting

Phrase/Idiom bell, book and candle
Definition This phrase is the final line of an incantation denoting excommunication from the Catholic church. It may also refers to a method of putting a curse on someone.
Example I’ll go after her bell, book and candle if she threatens my family.

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