Meaning of SHAZAM

Meaning of SHAZAM

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*     Word used to change Mary Batson into Mary Marvel in the comic book series.

    Grace of Selena
    Strength of Hippolyta
    Skill of Ariadne
    Fleetness of Zephyrus
    Beauty of Aurora
    Wisdom of Minerva

*     Word used to change Billy Batson into Captain Marvel in the comic book series.

    Wisdom of Solomon
    Strength of Hercules
    Stamina of Atlas
    Power of Zeus
    Courage of Achilles
    Speed of Mercury

Source: Acronyms, Initialisms and Abbreviations Dictionary, 1994.

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Dictionary Definition

shazam [invented word; earliest recorded use in the date range 1930 - 1969] - Used by conjurors to introduce an extraordinary deed, story or transformation.

Source: The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 1993.

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