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(bē wic̸h′, bi-)

transitive verb

to use witchcraft or magic on; cast a spell over
to attract and delight irresistibly; enchant; fascinate; charm

Origin: ME biwicchen < be-, intens. + wicchen < OE wiccian < wicca, witch

Related Forms:

bewitching adjective
bewitchingly adverb

See bewitch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb be·witched, be·witch·ing, be·witch·es

To place under one's power by or as if by magic; cast a spell over.
To captivate completely; entrance. See Synonyms at charm.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English biwicchen

Origin: : probably bi-, be-

Origin: + wicchen (from Old English wiccian, from wicce, witch, or wicca, sorcerer); see weg- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

be·witchˈer noun

be·witchˈer·y noun

be·witchˈing·ly adverb

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