| Charm (charm) |
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| n. | (chärm) |
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| Charm |
[F.
charme, fr. L. carmen song, verse, incantation, for
casmen, akin to Skr. çasman,
ças , a laudatory song, from a root
signifying to praise, to sing.] |
A melody; a song.
A word or combination of words sung or
spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words,
characters, etc.; an incantation.
That which exerts an irresistible
power to please and attract; that which fascinates; any alluring
quality.
Anything worn for its supposed
efficacy to the wearer in averting ill or securing good
fortune.
Any small decorative object worn on
the person, as a seal, a key, a silver whistle, or the like.
Bunches of charms are often worn at the watch
chain.
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To
make music upon] to tune.
To subdue, control, or summon by
incantation or supernatural influence] to affect by
magic.
To subdue or overcome by some secret
power, or by that which gives pleasure; to allay; to
soothe.
To attract irresistibly; to delight
exceedingly; to enchant; to fascinate.
To protect with, or make invulnerable
by, spells, charms, or supernatural influences; as, a
charmed life.
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To use magic arts or occult power; to make use of
charms.
To act as, or produce the effect of, a
charm; to please greatly; to be fascinating.
To make a musical sound.
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