Bewitchery

Bewitchery
Bewitchery Be*witch"er*y, n. The power of bewitching or fascinating; bewitchment; charm; fascination. [1913 Webster]

There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. --South. [1913 Webster]


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  • Fascination — Fas ci*na tion, n. [L. fascinatio; cf. F. fascination.] 1. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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