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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, sp…

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of Like

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A spelk, or splinter.

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A tedious journey.

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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.

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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.

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To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.

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To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.

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To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice.

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To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice.

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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, sp…

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The act of enthralling, or state of being enthralled. See Inthrallment.

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The act of fascinating, bewhiching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or…

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