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spell2

Syllabification: (spell)
Pronunciation: /spel/

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Definition of spell

noun

  • a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation.
  • a state of enchantment caused by a magic spell:the magician may cast a spell on himself
  • an ability to control or influence people as though one had magical power over them:she is afraid that you are waking from her spell

Phrases

under a spell

not fully in control of one’s thoughts and actions, as though in a state of enchantment.

under someone's spell

so devoted to someone that they seem to have magic power over one.

Origin:

Old English spel(l) 'narration', of Germanic origin

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