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en⋅am⋅or

[i-nam-er]
–verb (used with object)
1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and fol. by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.
2. to charm or captivate.
Also, especially British, en⋅am⋅our.


Origin:
1350–1400; ME enamouren < OF enamourer. See en- 1 , amour


en⋅am⋅ored⋅ness; especially British, en⋅am⋅oured⋅ness, noun


2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.
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en·am·our   (ĭ-nām'ər)   
v.   Chiefly British
Variant of enamor.
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Word Origin & History

enamor 
1303, from O.Fr. enamourer, from en-, causative prefix, + amour "love."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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