spelled

Variant of spell

spell definition

spell (spel)

noun

  1. a word, formula, or form of words thought to have some magic power; incantation
  2. seemingly magical power or irresistible influence; charm; fascination
  3. a trance

Etymology: ME < OE, a saying, tale, charm, akin to Goth spill, tale < ? IE base *(s)pel-, to speak loudly

spell Idioms

cast a spell on

  1. to put into, or as into, a trance
  2. to win the complete affection of

under a spell

held in a spell or trance; enchanted

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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