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spell

2  [spel] ,
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–noun
1. a word, phrase, or form of words supposed to have magic power; charm; incantation: The wizard cast a spell.
2. a state or period of enchantment: She was under a spell.
3. any dominating or irresistible influence; fascination: the spell of fine music.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME spell, OE: discourse; c. OHG spel, ON spjall, Goth spill tale; see spell 1 , gospel

Related forms:
spellful, adjective
spell-like, adjective
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Word Origin & History

spell  (v.2)
"work in place of (another)," O.E. spelian "to take the place of," related to gespelia "substitute," of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to spilian "to play" (see spiel). The noun meaning "indefinite period of time" first recorded 1706.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: spell
Pronunciation: 'spel
Function: noun
: a period of bodily or mental distress or disorder spell of coughing> spells>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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