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Webster 1913 Edition

Enchantment

En-chant′ment

,
Noun.
[F.
enchantement
.]
1.
The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or charms; incantation.
After the last
enchantment
you did here.
Shakespeare
2.
The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted;
as, to break an
enchantment
.
3.
That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights.
Syn. – Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery; witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery.

Webster 1828 Edition

Enchantment

ENCH`ANTMENT

,
Noun.
The act of producing certain wonderful effects by the invocation or aid of demons, or the agency of certain supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells or charms; incantation.
The magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments. Ex.7.
1.
Irresistible influence; overpowering influence of delight.
The warmth of fancy--which holds the heart of a reader under the strongest enchantment.

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