| Magic (magic) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Mag"ic |
| [OE. magique, L.
magice, Gr. (?) (sc. (?) |
A comprehensive name for
all of the pretended arts which claim to produce effects by the
assistance of supernatural beings, or departed spirits, or by a
mastery of secret forces in nature attained by a study of occult
science, including enchantment, conjuration, witchcraft, sorcery,
necromancy, incantation, etc.
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| Magic (magic) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Mag"ic |
|
[L. magicus, Gr. (?), fr. (?): cf. F.
magique. See Magi.] |
Pertaining
to the hidden wisdom supposed to be possessed by the Magi; relating
to the occult powers of nature, and the producing of effects by their
agency.
Performed by, or proceeding from, occult
and superhuman agencies; done by, or seemingly done by, enchantment
or sorcery. Hence: Seemingly requiring more than human power;
imposing or startling in performance; producing effects which seem
supernatural or very extraordinary; having extraordinary properties;
as, a magic lantern; a magic square or
circle.
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