01 n. The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magi…
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1.
The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or charms; incantation.“After the last enchantment you did here.” — Shak.
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2.
The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment.
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3.
That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights.“Such an enchantment as there is in words.” — South.
Syn.
Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery; witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery.