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incantation

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

in·can·ta·tion / ˌinkanˈtāshən/ • n. a series of words said as a magic spell or charm: an incantation to raise the dead. ∎ the use of such words: there was no magic in such incantation | incantations of old slogans. DERIVATIVES: in·can·ta·to·ry / -ˈkantəˌtôrē/ adj.

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incantation

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incantation set formula, spoken or sung, for the purpose of working magic . An incantation is normally an invocation to beneficent supernatural spirits for aid, protection, or inspiration. It may also serve as a charm or spell to ward off the effects of evil spirits. In black magic an incantation may be the means of summoning or materializing the powers of darkness.

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incantation

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

incantation XIV. — (O)F. — late L. incantātiō, -ōn-, f. incantāre chant, charm, f. IN-1 + cantāre sing, CHANT; see -ATION.

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Incantation

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions | 1997 | | Copyright

Incantation: see MAGIC.

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JOHN BOWKER. "Incantation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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