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Enchant

ENCH`ANT, v.t. [L. incanto; in and canto, to sing. See Chant and Cant.] 1. To practice sorcery or witchcraft on any thing; to give efficacy to any thing by songs of sorcery, or fascination. And now about the c...

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ENCH`ANT, v.t. [L. incanto; in and canto, to sing. See Chant and Cant.]

1. To practice sorcery or witchcraft on any thing; to give efficacy to any thing by songs of sorcery, or fascination.

And now about the cauldron sing,\par Like elves and fairies in a ring,\par Enchanting all that you put in.

2. To subdue by charms or spells.

3. To delight to the highest degree; to charm; to ravish with pleasure; as,the description enchants me; we were enchanted with the music.

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