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Webster 1913 Edition

Fascination

Fasˊci-na′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
fascinatio
; cf. F.
fascination
.]
1.
The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence.
The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against
fascination
.
Waller.
2.
The state or condition of being fascinated.
3.
That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.
There is a certain bewitchery or
fascination
in words.
South.

Webster 1828 Edition

Fascination

FASCINA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of bewitching or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen inexplicable influence. The ancients speak of two kinds of fascination; one by the look or eye; the other by words.
The Turks hang old rags on their fairest horses, to secure them against fascination.

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