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charm magical formula or incantation , spoken or sung, for the purpose of securing blessing, good fortune, or immunity from evil. It presupposes a belief in demons or malignant spirits. The formula was frequently inscribed upon an amulet , talisman, or trinket to be worn for protection.

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

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charm incantation, enchantment XIII; amulet XVI; attractive quality XVII. — (O)F. charme :- L. carmen, carmin- song, oracular response, incantation.
So charm vb. enchant XIV; fascinate XV.

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