bewitch

(bē wic̸h, bi-)

transitive verb

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

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

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See bewitch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb be·witched, be·witch·ing, be·witch·es
  1. To place under one's power by or as if by magic; cast a spell over.
  2. 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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