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Webster 1913 Edition


Incantation

Inˊcan-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
incantatio
, fr.
incantare
to chant a magic formula over one: cf. F.
incantation
. See
Enchant
.]
1.
The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting other magical results; enchantment.
“Mysterious ceremony and incantation.”
Burke.
2.
A formula of words used as above.

Webster 1828 Edition


Incantation

INCANTA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. incantatio, incanto; in and canto, to sing.]
The act of enchanting; enchantment; the act of using certain formulas of words and ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits.