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Literary notes about saccade (AI summary)

The term "saccade" appears in historical literature with intriguing connotations that underscore ritualistic or sacrificial imagery. For instance, in one reference the word is noted as an obsolete feminine noun associated with the act of dedicating or sacrificing to Venus, suggesting a form of religious or ceremonial offering [1]. In another context, the term is woven into a sentence that implies divine judgment or retribution, enriching the narrative with a sense of solemn fate that ultimately surrounds the characters involved [2].
  1. Saccade , f. (obsolete), donner la —— , to sacrifice to Venus .
    — from Argot and Slang A New French and English Dictionary of the Cant Words, Quaint Expressions, Slang Terms and Flash Phrases Used in the High and Low Life of Old and New Paris by Albert Barrère
  2. Elle aura par Dieu la saccade, puisqu’il y a moines autour.—
    — from Argot and Slang A New French and English Dictionary of the Cant Words, Quaint Expressions, Slang Terms and Flash Phrases Used in the High and Low Life of Old and New Paris by Albert Barrère

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