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spell

2[spel] ,
–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


spellful, adjective
spell-like, adjective
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Main Entry: spell
Pronunciation: 'spel
Function: noun
: a period of bodily or mental distress or disorder spell of coughing> spells>
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